The White Man Template and Academic Bias

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Quantitative work often relies upon broad assumptions of the static political concepts, such as including a categorical variable for “race” without discussing the underlying concept as a biological construct, cultural construct, social-class construct, something in between or some combination. Treating this concept as existing beyond political and social landscapes generates misrepresentations that produce, legitimize and perpetuate racism.

Period12 Apr 2019

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  • TitleThe White Man Template and Academic Bias
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletInside Higher Ed
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    Date12/04/19
    DescriptionQuantitative work often relies upon broad assumptions of the static political concepts, such as including a categorical variable for “race” without discussing the underlying concept as a biological construct, cultural construct, social-class construct, something in between or some combination. Treating this concept as existing beyond political and social landscapes generates misrepresentations that produce, legitimize and perpetuate racism.
    PersonsClaire E. Crawford