Inclusive writing in the social sciences

Abstract

Deficit-based narratives in social science use privileged identities as a reference, perpetuating societal biases that marginalize diverse communities. Researchers can promote a shift away from deficit-based narratives and support the development of generalizable social-science theories by writing inclusively. Deficit-based narratives in social science use privileged identities as a reference, perpetuating societal biases that marginalize diverse communities. Researchers can promote a shift away from deficit-based narratives and support development of generalizable social-science theories by writing inclusively.