This is why I decided not to pursue academia, despite of being into research. Even within Medicine, there is so much hierarchy, and blind reverence for those with 'Consultant' status. It is inherently patriarchal, and assumes that anyone who isn't at the top is stupid.
On a larger scale, this applies to the real world where knowledge is kept in the hands of a few (institutions, governments, police, doctors) with power, and the common public is treated as idiots. This strips them of their autonomy.
I actually think people who are not so rigid, students, and citizen scientists are able to think in an out-of-the-box manner which promotes real Science.
I completely agree with you! This isn’t just an issue in academia, it reflects a broader societal problem. Thankfully, I think as a society there’s a shift happening, with more and more people questioning capitalism and stepping away from these toxic patterns, making a conscious effort to decolonise and rethink how they engage with the world. Thank you for reading!
It's weird because I wasn't treated great as an undergrad, then started grad school and the faculty were like the undergrads need to be catered to, since they are paying customers (not sure how that panned out) and you're an employee!
This is why I decided not to pursue academia, despite of being into research. Even within Medicine, there is so much hierarchy, and blind reverence for those with 'Consultant' status. It is inherently patriarchal, and assumes that anyone who isn't at the top is stupid.
On a larger scale, this applies to the real world where knowledge is kept in the hands of a few (institutions, governments, police, doctors) with power, and the common public is treated as idiots. This strips them of their autonomy.
I actually think people who are not so rigid, students, and citizen scientists are able to think in an out-of-the-box manner which promotes real Science.
I completely agree with you! This isn’t just an issue in academia, it reflects a broader societal problem. Thankfully, I think as a society there’s a shift happening, with more and more people questioning capitalism and stepping away from these toxic patterns, making a conscious effort to decolonise and rethink how they engage with the world. Thank you for reading!
It's weird because I wasn't treated great as an undergrad, then started grad school and the faculty were like the undergrads need to be catered to, since they are paying customers (not sure how that panned out) and you're an employee!