Increasing diversity in the 'My view column

I commend the editorial team on their updates to Veterinary Record. The publication now looks and feels more contemporary and relevant. I was also encouraged by the launch of the ‘My view’ section; I imagined it would showcase a range of different perspectives. I am therefore disappointed that since June, Siobhan Mullan has coauthored one article, otherwise we have heard the views of people who appear to inhabit one social group. Can we please inject some diversity and hear from individuals who might have different life experiences and viewpoints, or who might challenge us to think differently? It may assist us to move forward if we include the voices of those who traditionally are not heard; whether because of race, ethnicity, social class, gender, sexuality, age or disability (or a combination of the above). I also think authors should be careful about reverting to stereotypes in what they write....
Source: Veterinary Record - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Letters and notices Source Type: research