RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 “Je suis désolé, je parle français”: How English Hegemony Undermines Efforts to Shift Power in Global Health
JF Global Health: Science and Practice
JO GLOB HEALTH SCI PRACT
FD Johns Hopkins University- Global Health. Bloomberg School of Public Health, Center for Communication Programs
SP e2400201
DO 10.9745/GHSP-D-24-00201
VO 12
IS 5
A1 Turke, Shani
A1 Fall, Marieme
A1 Ba, Marie
A1 Diop, Sokhna Aminata
A1 Ly, Mohamed
A1 Larson, Elizabeth
A1 Arlotti-Parish, Elizabeth
A1 Nehrling, Sarah
YR 2024
UL http://www.ghspjournal.org/content/12/5/e2400201.abstract
AB Key MessagesWhile efforts to shift power in global health have been ongoing, professionals have done little to address English language hegemony in the field of sexual and reproductive health (SRH).English hegemony excludes populations and undermines localization efforts.English hegemony limits diverse representation in SRH, further burdens already disadvantaged groups, opposes priorities to localize and shift power, and stifles innovation.We propose immediate and long-term actions that organizations and individuals can take to move toward a more linguistically inclusive global SRH community.Le texte complet de l’article est aussi disponible en français.