A reference to a source of information, such as a book or website, used to show where ideas or facts came from. In law, it can also mean an official notice, such as a ticket for breaking a rule.
From Latin "citare" meaning "to summon, call, or put in motion." A citation "calls" a source or person into the discussion or into court.
When you add a citation in an essay, you’re literally "summoning" another author to stand beside your argument. The same root explains why a traffic citation "calls" you to answer for what you did.
Citation practices in academia and media have historically favored male authors and experts, leading to gendered citation gaps. Women and gender‑diverse scholars’ work has often been under‑cited even when equally relevant.
Use citations to accurately reflect contributions across genders, and be mindful of patterns that systematically overlook certain groups.
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When curating citations, intentionally include relevant work by women and other under‑represented scholars whose contributions have been overlooked.
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