Diversity and Inclusion for Digital Humanists (Proposal for Ottawa 2020) (Abstract)

Abstract for DH2020 (Ottawa; later DH online) This workshop seeks to create awareness of diversity and cultural differences, as well as to present strategies for successful inclusion and the development of fairer environments. These factors are especially important within the Digital Humanities because of its emphasis on collaborative work which brings together different individuals. Moreover, our work has shown that in Digital Humanities, where there could be many different voices, most of the power and prestige remain centralized in the Global-North, in Anglophone countries. 1 This is not surprising considering the general state of academia as a mostly male, mostly white environment (Johnsrud and Des Jarlais 1994, Towsend 2013). For this reason, it’s essential to work with individuals to foster a richer environment, to change behaviours, and to challenge prejudices