Words matter: The language of difference in human genetics

Cho, Mildred K.; Lasio, Maria Laura Duque; Amarillo, Ina; Mintz, Kevin; Bennett, Robin L.; Brothers, Kyle B.

doi:10.1016/j.gim.2022.11.011

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“…[Gender Minority -Transgender Nonbinary, LGBTQI+, Racial Minority, Disability, Chronic Illness] This participant discussed the power of words, and the significance of using appropriate and affirming language to describe one's identity. This reinforces the importance of choosing words that are suitable and affirming for the individual's context for inclusion (Bury et al, 2023;Cho et al, 2023).…”

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Inclusion Needs Through the Lens of Intersectionality: Evidence supporting The 8-Inclusion Needs of All People Framework

Wilson

2023

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This paper makes a substantial contribution to the fields of inclusion and intersectionality. It addresses the recognized gap in applying intersectionality as a practical framework for creating inclusive environments for all identities and intersectionalities. Drawing upon existing consensus among researchers on the importance of intersectionality, the study conducted in 2023 employs a robust qualitative methodology involving narrative interviews with 22 participants living in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom and representing diverse identities and intersectionalities to understand their identities, lived-experience and inclusion needs to thrive in work and life. Thematic analysis of participant responses resulted in support of all inclusion needs proposed in Wilson’s (2023) 8-Inclusion Needs of All People framework; Access, Space, Opportunity, Allowance, Representation, Language, Respect, and Support. Consequently, this research paper provides empirical evidence on the applicability of the 8-Inclusion Needs of All People framework, as proposed by Wilson (2023), in addressing multifaceted inclusion needs through the lens of intersectionality to prevent discrimination and promote equity and equal outcomes for all people. Further, as underscored by the participant's insights, it is essential to pivot from conventional approaches that endeavour to assimilate individual identities into pre-existing structures towards a more progressive stance that actively create inclusive organizations to embrace the diverse tapestry and inclusion needs of all people and their intersectionalities.

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Inclusion Needs Through the Lens of Intersectionality: Evidence supporting The 8-Inclusion Needs of All People Framework

Wilson

2023

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Genetic counseling for the dystrophinopathies—Practice resource of the National Society of Genetic Counselors

Pickart,

Martin,

Gross

et al. 2024

Journal of Genetic Counseling

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The dystrophinopathies encompass the phenotypically variable forms of muscular dystrophy caused by pathogenic variants in the DMD gene. The dystrophinopathies include the most common inherited muscular dystrophy among 46,XY individuals, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, as well as Becker muscular dystrophy and other less common phenotypic variants. With increased access to and utilization of genetic testing in the diagnostic and carrier setting, genetic counselors and clinicians in diverse specialty areas may care for individuals with and carriers of dystrophinopathy. This practice resource was developed as a tool for genetic counselors and other health care professionals to support counseling regarding dystrophinopathies, including diagnosis, health risks and management, psychosocial needs, reproductive options, clinical trials, and treatment. Genetic testing efforts have enabled genotype/phenotype correlation in the dystrophinopathies, but have also revealed unexpected findings, further complicating genetic counseling for this group of conditions. Additionally, the therapeutic landscape for dystrophinopathies has dramatically changed with several FDA‐approved therapeutics, an expansive research pathway, and numerous clinical trials. Genotype–phenotype correlations are especially complex and genetic counselors' unique skill sets are useful in exploring and explaining this to families. Given the recent advances in diagnostic testing and therapeutics related to dystrophinopathies, this practice resource is a timely update for genetic counselors and other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and care of individuals with dystrophinopathies.

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Antiracism in biomolecular research

Dasgupta,

Zaia

2023

Anal Bioanal Chem

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Words matter: The language of difference in human genetics

Cited by 8 publications

References 77 publications

Inclusion Needs Through the Lens of Intersectionality: Evidence supporting The 8-Inclusion Needs of All People Framework

Inclusion Needs Through the Lens of Intersectionality: Evidence supporting The 8-Inclusion Needs of All People Framework

Genetic counseling for the dystrophinopathies—Practice resource of the National Society of Genetic Counselors

Antiracism in biomolecular research

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