gatekeepingin
Gatekeepingin is used here to refer to the practice and processes of gatekeeping across different contexts. Gatekeeping, in its broad sense, is the act of controlling access to information, participation, or resources by individuals, groups, or systems. Gatekeepers determine who may engage with a domain, what content is seen, and who receives opportunities or services.
Gatekeeping operates through formal and informal mechanisms. Formal mechanisms include policies, criteria, and review procedures, such
Common domains include media and publishing, online communities, academia and research, professional labor markets, health care,
Critics of gatekeeping highlight potential drawbacks, including bias, discrimination, opacity, and barriers to participation. Proponents emphasize
See also: gatekeeping, moderation, censorship, access control, peer review.