The cruel paradox: the deeper your expertise, the narrower the gate, & you're excluded. Too experienced? Overqualified. Too interdisciplinary? Unclassifiable. The system rewards those who are fresh out of diapers, not perception. #AcademicBias #SystemicExclusion #DigitalInquiry
October 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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How often do we assume an author’s authority before knowing anything about them—except their surname? Editorial conventions are not neutral. Let’s talk about how citation practices contribute to the erasure of gender.
#FullNames #AcademicBias #CitationPolitics
#FullNames #AcademicBias #CitationPolitics
June 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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A fascinating instance illustrating the effects of scholarly prejudice is the field of cryptozoology, particularly with regard to the Bigfoot phenomenon. #bigfoot #academicbias bigfootbeat.blog/post/7576973...
Academic Bias and Bigfoot
The tendency of academics and researchers to favor some viewpoints, approaches, or results over others is known as academic bias. The norms, values, and expectations prevalent in their academic...
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August 2, 2024 at 3:35 PM
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Academic "diversity" claims ring hollow when 90%+ of professors are Democrats. A 2018 study reveals this stark imbalance, raising serious questions about bias in higher education & expert opinions. #AcademicBias #PoliticalDiversity
February 11, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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