“Blacklists” and “whitelists”: A salutary warning concerning the prevalence of racist language in discussions of predatory publishing

Frank Houghton, Sharon Houghton

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Abstract

This commentary addresses the widespread use of racist language in discussions concerning predatory publishing. Examples include terminology such as blacklists, whitelists, and black sheep. The use of such terms does not merely reflect a racist culture, but also serves to legitimize and perpetuate it.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)527-530
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the Medical Library Association
Volume106
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2018

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