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It’s Time to Stop Calling People "Stakeholders"

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Although the term “stakeholder” has been widely used in science communication, recent expansion in the discourse around the negative connotations of the term necessitate that scientists and practitioners cease using the term. We discuss why this shift is necessary, how it affects our own praxis, and suggest resources for working through more respectful and just language. Looking to the science communication literature can help recalibrate terminology in positive ways.

Source: Digital Commons - USU (Utah State University)

DOI: 10.26077/ccc8-e93f

Authors: Merkle, Bethann Garramon, Valdez-Ward, Evelyn, Shukla, Priya, Bayer, Skylar R.

Language: English

Topic: linguistics and terminology studies

Subfield: Language and Linguistics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6889708829

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