The scientific community must address gender biases to achieve progress from "summary" of Inferior by Angela Saini
Gender biases within the scientific community are pervasive and insidious. From the earliest days of scientific inquiry, women have been marginalized, dismissed, and excluded from the pursuit of knowledge. This bias is not just a historical relic; it continues to shape the way research is conducted and the conclusions that are drawn. For centuries, the belief in female intellectual inferiority has colored scientific investigations into sex differences. This bias has led to a skewed understanding of human biology, with women often treated as aberrant or deviant versions of men. As a result, crucial aspects of female health and wellbeing have been overlooked or misunderstood. Addressing gender biases in science ...
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