How to Read the Snowmass White Papers on Power Dynamics in Physics, Informal Socialization in Physics Training, and Policing and Gatekeeping in STEM
Apriel K Hodari, Shayna B Krammes, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, Brian D, Nord, Jessica N Esquivel, K\'et\'evi A Assamagan

TL;DR
This collection of white papers examines power, socialization, and gatekeeping in physics and STEM, aiming to promote justice and inclusivity in these fields.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive overview of social issues in physics and STEM, offering insights and strategies to address systemic inequalities.
Findings
Identifies key power dynamics affecting physics communities
Highlights informal socialization's role in physics training
Discusses policing and gatekeeping impacts on STEM diversity
Abstract
The Community Engagement Frontier presents this set of three white papers, as part of Snowmass 2021. These papers address critical issues -- Power Dynamics in Physics, Informal Socialization in Physics Training, and Policing and Gatekeeping in STEM -- that make significant impacts on the experiences of the people who work in and learn particle physics. In this introductory document, we present crosscutting concepts that appear in each paper, and some advice on how to manage readers' responses to the contents. We expect that you will learn something new here. We hope that whatever you encounter, you will be energized to increase justice in this discipline we all love.
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Taxonomy
TopicsInterdisciplinary Research and Collaboration · Biomedical and Engineering Education
