What happens when an ex-physicist writes about gender identity?
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What happens when an ex-physicist writes about gender identity?
What is this about?
This blog post describes circumstances that led to the retraction of a paper about gender dysphoria.
Why is this important?
It shows that a combination of gender bias and citation bias could result in the publication of inaccurate and disrespectful papers. It also shows what can be achieved with post-publication peer-review and concerted efforts of responsible scientists.