To what extent science rather satisfies the expectations of power structures?

Question

than it contributes to humanity and personal well-being?
I have seen here many questions relying on "scientific" proofs ow "women's inferiority" so I wonder, to whom do those proofs can serve?

Answer 1

It serves the world's andocentric social structures. If those in power (almost always men) can find any way to control and dominate by categorizing those considered "inferior" as something other than normal (normal being the "default" male perspective) then it will do so as a way of asserting it's "dominance."

As such, scientific studies (science being a field generally dominated by men) are often used by people with andocentric ideals use to reinforce their belief that men are superior to women. Some studies have some accruacy to them and some are completely debunked. It is an ongoing argument in many circles and humanity is still attempting to find resolution and equalibrium on such related subjects.

This does not happen to just women obviously, but any oppressed group of people. I believe that is why both racism and misogyny used to be quite a problem before the 21st century. Thankfully things are changing (if slowly) for the better of all people, regardless of race or gender.

(I tried to find a wide variety of unbiased opinions on the matter, but unfortunately some *are* a little biased, so sorry about that!)

Answer 2

It has been said that if you tell the same lie repeatedly, people will believe it! Social engineering has been around for a long time. Freud was a huge contributor to it. You will find it is still pervasive in the psychology and the medical professions. It is a throw back from the Victorian era. To put it bluntly, it is brainwashing. These so called "scientific" studies were done by Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin and other dictators that had a different motive, using science to back up and justify their positions to keep the status quo. The same applies with race and intelligence or gender. This type of social engineering leads to genocide, gender and racial discrimination. Money and power being the primary reason behind these studies. It is to keep everything the way it has been for those who are in power. It cannot be trusted or bought into. Define things for yourself. These types of findings belittle and humiliate their intended target subjects. Most times keeping them in poverty.

Answer 3

So you are saying when science does not go your way it should hit the highway ? Only by realizing that women lack testosterone to build manlike strentgh science can chip in to still give them the possibility to do so, through the use of steroids or artificial testosterone.