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ICBS Everywhere › On Sexism, Objectification, and Power — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:07:04 +0000

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By: jennamarie

jennamarie — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:08:44 +0000

Yes, my default position is one of doubt, but I don’t understand enough about p-values and n-values and all of that. I can read a scientific paper and understand what the conclusions are, but I’m not able to deconstruct the methodology and separate the good studies from the bad and determine the validity and significance of the results. I am a strong adherent to the Loxtonian mandate of leaving expertise to the experts. I also look for meta-analyses if possible.

If, however, anyone has questions about art history or visual culture, I’m your gal. Heck, I often straddle the line betwixt empiricism and post-modernism.

Oh, and cupcakes.

By: admin

admin — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:58:13 +0000

But, Jenna, this is just critical analysis and you certainly have a brain wired for that! It’s nice that I am able to draw some conclusions because I have some specialized knowledge, but I think you’ll agree that without that knowledge the default position should be one of doubt.

By: jennamarie

jennamarie — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:34:10 +0000

Thank you, Barb. This is very helpful.

I think this illustrates why I often preface statements with, “I’m an art historian, not a scientist.”

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