In the academic zoo, the lion’s roar served as the law. Each morning, his booming voice echoed through the habitats. The peacocks’ ideas, though dazzling, were dismissed as trivial. The diligent ants, who worked tirelessly, were completely overlooked.
One day, the nightingale attempted to sing during the lion’s speech. Her melody was soft yet profound. The lion silenced her. “Roaring is what matters here,” he declared.
However, the animals began to recognize the imbalance in their voices. Gradually, they tuned out the lion and gathered to actively listen to the nightingale’s songs, the ants’ whispers, and even the owls’ hoots at midnight.
Moral – in academia, we must value diverse voices, not just the loudest ones.
Where do you see your voice positioned in the academic zoo? What are your strategies to challenge the roaring lions?
Christa & Anne-Wil
