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It’s Time to Stop Calling People "Stakeholders"

Date of this Version

Spring 2025

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Article

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Human–Wildlife Interactions (Spring 2025) 19(1): article 4 

doi: 10.26077/ccc8-e93f

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Open access. License: CC BY 4.0

Abstract

Although the term “stakeholder” has been widely used in science communication, recent expansion in the discourse around the negative connotations of the term necessitate that scientists and practitioners cease using the term. We discuss why this shift is necessary, how it affects our own praxis, and suggest resources for working through more respectful and just language. Looking to the science communication literature can help recalibrate terminology in positive ways.

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