1. The plural of gatekeeping; the practice of controlling access to information, resources, or opportunities, or the instances in which such control is exercised.
Usage: Often used in contexts of media, academia, and professional fields to describe how authority figures or institutions regulate who gets access to power or knowledge.

Examples

• The gatekeepings of major publishing houses have historically limited which authors could reach a wide audience.
• Social media has reduced some of the gatekeepings that once controlled information distribution.
• Critics argue that gatekeepings in the medical field prevent alternative practitioners from gaining credibility.
• The gatekeepings enforced by the university admissions office determine which students gain entry.
• Digital platforms have disrupted traditional gatekeepings in the music industry.