How To Break Free From Sexism In Science
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 - 14:50
in Psychology & Sociology
Two women recently had their research paper rejected by a science journal based on an incredibly sexist review of their work – an event that has caused outrage on social media. While the journal, PLOS ONE, has apologized and given the authors a second chance, not everyone is as lucky.The case provides an opportunity for journals to adopt an open peer-review system – a process in which scientists evaluate the quality of other scientists' work – so that reviewers cannot hide behind anonymity. But it also shows it is time to get tough on the widespread biases in universities. read more