{"title":"The absence of black and ethnic minority representation in UK heritage conservation and the value of including diverse voices","authors":"K. Francis","doi":"10.1080/19455224.2021.1974066","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The demographic of UK heritage conservation professionals currently demonstrates a clear under-representation of marginalised individuals. This article principally aims to raise awareness and explore ideas on the lack of black and minority ethnic diversity in conservation by addressing some of the specific issues and barriers that cause systems of exclusion, inequity and inaccessibility. Crucially, it will establish why it is particularly valuable to include and retain these diverse voices in heritage environments. Discussions are supported by recent studies, reports and events, including some of the author’s own lived experiences so that readers can acknowledge and understand the direct, real and first-hand impact of some of the issues. Ultimately, the article seeks to help continue the drive for positive social change.","PeriodicalId":43004,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Institute of Conservation","volume":"44 1","pages":"183 - 196"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5000,"publicationDate":"2021-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"3","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Journal of the Institute of Conservation","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19455224.2021.1974066","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"0","JCRName":"HUMANITIES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Abstract The demographic of UK heritage conservation professionals currently demonstrates a clear under-representation of marginalised individuals. This article principally aims to raise awareness and explore ideas on the lack of black and minority ethnic diversity in conservation by addressing some of the specific issues and barriers that cause systems of exclusion, inequity and inaccessibility. Crucially, it will establish why it is particularly valuable to include and retain these diverse voices in heritage environments. Discussions are supported by recent studies, reports and events, including some of the author’s own lived experiences so that readers can acknowledge and understand the direct, real and first-hand impact of some of the issues. Ultimately, the article seeks to help continue the drive for positive social change.
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The Journal of the Institute of Conservation is the peer reviewed publication of the Institute of Conservation (Icon). As such, its aims reflect those of Icon, to advance knowledge and education in conservation and achieve the long term preservation and conservation of moveable and immoveable cultural heritage. The Journal provides a collective identity for conservators; it promotes and supports both the profession and professionalism. With international contributions on all aspects of conservation, it is an invaluable resource for the heritage sector. The specific aims of the Journal are to: 1. promote research, knowledge and understanding of cultural heritage conservation through its history, practice and theory 2. provide an international forum to enable and disseminate advances in research, knowledge and understanding relating to conservation and heritage 3. champion and support professional standards of heritage conservation in the UK and internationally 4. provide a permanent record of issues relating to conservation and heritage 5. be financially and operationally sustainable. To achieve these aims, the Journal invites contributions from all those involved in the conservation of cultural heritage and related activities. Areas of interest include understanding cultural heritage materials and their degradation; subject reviews and histories of cultural heritage materials and conservation treatments; new, innovative or improved approaches to conservation and collections care theory, practice, communication, management and training; case studies demonstrating new, innovative or improved approaches; and conservation in its wider context. Submitters are encouraged to demonstrate how their work is of practical application to conservation. To maintain professional standards and promote academic rigour, submissions of articles and shorter notices are subject to an anonymous peer review process.
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