Where are the Asian American trailblazers?
I was so very excited to see the headline of your recent article on women of color trailblazers. I thought, finally, amazing women getting the credit they deserve and serving as role models for junior scholars out there. But how in the world can you possibly run a story on inclusivity without including Asian American women? There are many who would have been great to profile.
Not only have you missed a huge opportunity, you’ve sent a message that really perpetuates the very thing you’re working against. Very disappointed.
Lisa Kiang, PhD
Wake Forest University
Editor’s response: You are right. Although it was certainly not our intention, we failed to ensure the article was fully inclusive of the achievements of Asian American psychological scientists who have helped advance the field for other Asian American women through their significant contributions to science and education. Our goal is to always be inclusive and we promise to do better. As a start, we are doing research now for a future article on the "invisibility" of Asian Americans in certain domains and the stereotypes they confront.
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