Esferas Literarias promotes gender equality both as regards research topics and in relation to research methods and instruments.

 

1. Editorial participation

The journal will take measures to ensure balanced gender representation, both on the journal’s different boards and among manuscript reviewers. Published contributions will always include the full name of their authors, allowing their correct individual identification by means of ORCID code or similar.

 

2. Use of inclusive language

Authors shall be required to use inclusive and non-sexist language. Discriminatory expressions or expressions that perpetuate gender stereotypes must be avoided, making gender visible only when required by the communicative situation.

Some recommendations:

-Eliminate the generic use of 'he' (it may be substituted by 'one', 'we', 'you' or ‘they’)

-Eliminate the generic use of ‘man’ and the generic use of masculine gender in general.

 

3. Sex and gender in research

The editorial team will ensure that the published works do not contain stereotypes or prejudices related to gender, race, class, religion, sexual identity or nationality, or that may suggest the stigmatization or discrimination of any collective. Authors must avoid gender stereotypes and biases whereby men are regarded as the universal point of reference, biological differences are exacerbated or socially constructed differences are seen as natural.

It is recommended that, when pertinent, an analysis of the sex/gender variable is included, addressing the relevance of these variables in the research design, methodological proposal, results, discussion and limitations. Research conclusions should also take into account possible sex/gender differences.