LYR

Is your research shrinking under the weight of academic gatekeeping?

For scholars of color in academia, the work is never just about the research—it’s about navigating unspoken dynamics that question the value of our research. Are my contributions truly valued, or is my expertise quietly scrutinized while my labor goes unacknowledged? Am I free to pursue my vision, or am I expected to conform to norms that dilute my voice? These questions linger, shaping a sense of disconnection that makes it harder to produce clear, uncompromised research. The weight of these...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

How-To Write-Out your Theoretical Approach

How to Write-Out Your Theoretical/Analytical Approach Do you ever feel like you “can’t write theory”? If so, you’re not alone. Most of my workshop participants say that “writing theory” makes them feel: tortured | overwhelmed | stuck | in chaos | like an imposter But it’s not you! It’s what Barbara Christian affirmed decades ago—that dominant disciplinary structures distinguish between analytics that deserve to be counted as “real theory” and those that deserve to be devalued. Since...

almost 3 years ago • 3 min read

How-To Write-Out your Theoretical Approach

How to Write-Out Your Theoretical/Analytical Approach Do you ever feel like you “can’t write theory”? If so, you’re not alone. Most of my workshop participants say that “writing theory” makes them feel: tortured | overwhelmed | stuck | in chaos | like an imposter But it’s not you! It’s what Barbara Christian affirmed decades ago—that dominant disciplinary structures distinguish between analytics that deserve to be counted as “real theory” and those that deserve to be devalued. Since...

almost 3 years ago • 3 min read