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Dismantling Barriers: Addressing Systemic Exclusion of Marginalized Students in Environmental Science Education
Stewart, Ethan
Stewart, Ethan
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This study investigates the systemic barriers limiting the participation of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other marginalized students in environmental science. Through literature review, interviews, and case study analysis, it finds that despite diversity rhetoric, the field remains shaped by colonialism, white supremacy, and exclusion. Key solutions identified include expanding early opportunities, inclusive curricula, sustained mentorship, financial support, and community building. Recommendations for William & Mary specifically include anti-oppression training, paid research opportunities, and curriculum reform. True equity in environmental science requires dismantling exclusionary structures, centering marginalized voices, and building an inclusive, justice-oriented future for environmental education and practice.
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2025-04-01
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Environmental Science and Policy