Historical exclusion and colonialism have shaped the culture of Western paleontology
In short: Researchers reviewing the history of Western paleontology and geology found that these scientific fields are deeply linked to colonial practices. The study suggests that the disciplines have historically participated in the extraction of biological and geological resources through systems that marginalized and excluded Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
This review highlights how failing to acknowledge these historical patterns of oppression makes it difficult to fix systemic issues in modern academia and professional scientific settings. The authors focused on the development of these sciences in Western countries, specifically looking at North American history since the 1800s.
Because this is a historical review rather than an empirical study, it provides a conceptual framework for reflection rather than new observational data.
Why it matters: Acknowledging historical colonial patterns is essential for addressing systemic exclusion in modern science.
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