369: Politics of Citation and Why Crediting Others Matters with Drs. Miroslava Chávez-García and Alexandra Minna Stern

In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I explore the politics of citation and why crediting others matters in academia and beyond, alongside Dr. Miroslava Chávez-García and Dr. Alexandra Minna Stern. We unpack how citation functions as a form of power, how it connects to mentorship and collaboration, and how today’s academic and political landscape requires a more intentional and relational approach to giving credit. We also discuss how to navigate citation in informal spaces like social media, what accountability and repair can look like when we miss something, and how thoughtful acknowledgment practices can support long-term sustainability, visibility, and impact in your work.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How citation practices shape whose work is recognized, valued, and built upon
• Why awareness of your intellectual influences is a critical part of ethical scholarship
• How power, hierarchy, and visibility influence who gets cited and who is left out
• Ways to credit others beyond formal citations, including presentations and public-facing work
• How to approach citation in digital spaces like blogs, Substack, and social media
• What it means to practice intentional authorship and collaboration in academic work
• How to take responsibility, repair harm, and move forward when you overlook someone’s contributions

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Learn more about Dr. Miroslava Chávez-García at:  https://history.ucsb.edu/faculty/mchavezgarcia/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/miroslava-chavez-garcia-048746292/?isSelfProfile=true

Learn more about Dr. Alexandra Minna Stern at: https://minnastern.com

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