Problem
Unrigorous academic disciplines
Other Names:
Pseudo-academic studies Incidence:
Students are increasingly attracted away from the rigours of science and technology to pursue such studies as: media, literary theory, feminism, Third World studies and radical sociology. Employers fail to provide levels of reward and career opportunities that demonstrate the value they attach to science and technology, both in specialized and more general roles. Related Problems:
Bias in scientific research Aggravates:
Scientific ignoranceFalse authority syndromeSelf-perpetuating academic sub-culturesInadequate application of available knowledge to solve problems Values:
PseudoUnrigorous Subject(s):
Research, Standards → Study??Education → Educational content??
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
03.02.2000 – 00:00 CET