Posted on 08/29/2018 8:35:08 AM PDT by reaganaut1
On Aug. 22, 2018, Brown University published a news story detailing a study in the journal PLOS ONE on "rapid-onset gender dysphoria." On Aug. 27, Brown removed the article from news distribution and issued the statement below regarding the decision to remove the article.
On Aug. 28, Brown University School of Public Health (SPH) Dean Bess Marcus addressed the topic in a letter to the SPH community. The text of that letter is included below the statement.
Brown University Statement — Monday, Aug. 27, 2018
In light of questions raised about research design and data collection related to Lisa Littman’s study on “rapid-onset gender dysphoria,” Brown determined that removing the article from news distribution is the most responsible course of action.
As a general practice, university news offices often make determinations about publishing faculty research based on its publication in established, peer-reviewed journals considered to be in good standing. The journal PLOS ONE on the morning of Aug. 27 published a comment on the research study by Lisa Littman, who holds the position of assistant professor of the practice of behavioral and social sciences at Brown, indicating that the journal “will seek further expert assessment on the study’s methodology and analyses.” Below is the comment posted on the study in the journal PLOS ONE:
“PLOS ONE is aware of the reader concerns raised on the study’s content and methodology. We take all concerns raised about publications in the journal very seriously, and are following up on these per our policy and COPE guidelines. As part of our follow up we will seek further expert assessment on the study’s methodology and analyses. We will provide a further update once we have completed our assessment and discussions." — PLOS ONE August 27, 2018
Letter to the School of Public Health Community — Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018
Dear Members of the Public Health and Brown Community,
As you may be aware, Brown late last week posted a news announcement regarding research on gender dysphoria published by a faculty member in the School of Public Health. In light of questions raised about research design and data collection related to the study on “rapid onset gender dysphoria,” the University determined that removing the article from news distribution is the most responsible course of action.
The research had been published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE, which stated in a comment posted on the study August 27 that the journal “will seek further expert assessment on the study’s methodology and analyses.” Independent of the University’s removal of the article because of concerns about research methodology, the School of Public Health has heard from Brown community members expressing concerns that the conclusions of the study could be used to discredit efforts to support transgender youth and invalidate the perspectives of members of the transgender community.
The University and School have always affirmed the importance of academic freedom and the value of rigorous debate informed by research. The merits of all research should be debated vigorously, because that is the process by which knowledge ultimately advances, often through tentative findings that are often overridden or corrected in subsequent higher quality research. The spirit of free inquiry and scholarly debate is central to academic excellence. At the same time, we believe firmly that it is also incumbent on public health researchers to listen to multiple perspectives and to recognize and articulate the limitations of their work. This process includes acknowledging and considering the perspectives of those who criticize our research methods and conclusions and working to improve future research to address these limitations and better serve public health. There is an added obligation for vigilance in research design and analysis any time there are implications for the health of the communities at the center of research and study.
The School’s commitment to studying and supporting the health and well-being of sexual and gender minority populations is unwavering. Our faculty and students are on the cutting edge of research on transgender populations domestically and globally. The commitment of the School to diversity and inclusion is central to our mission, and we pride ourselves on building a community that fully recognizes and affirms the full diversity of gender and sexual identity in its members. These commitments are an unshakable part of our core values as a community.
In an effort to support robust research and constructive dialogue on gender identity in adolescents and youth, the School will be organizing a panel of experts to present the latest research in this area and to define directions for future work to optimize health in transgender communities. We believe that more and better research is needed to help guide advances in the health of the LGBTQ community. We welcome input from faculty, staff and students about the composition of this panel and scope of the discussion.
Sincerely,
Bess H. Marcus, Ph.D. Dean, Brown University School of Public Health
More from people who’d have told Karen Carpenter that that her obsession with dieting was perfectly OK.
Very dangerous times in America when science is shouted down by righthink.
In college, such wimmen used to be known as LUGs—"lesbians until graduation."
In other words, Brown said “Your article doesn’t support our position, and in finest academic critical thinking style, we reject your findings. Do you have any idea how much donation money we could lose if your hypothesis is correct?!”
>>the School of Public Health has heard from Brown community members expressing concerns that the conclusions of the study could be used to discredit efforts to support transgender youth and invalidate the perspectives of members of the transgender community.
Apparently, science is only science if its conclusions are politically correct.
“Your Honor,I robbed that bank because I had rapid onset standard-of-living dysphoria”
Well, that was a close one. Just when the lefts plan of turning boys into girls, and girls into boys, is starting to take off, some clueless researcher almost exposes the plan. It’s hard to find obedient underlings
That’s a lot of words to say “We took it down because it was BS.”
And look-at-me bandwagon jumpers in general.
I won’t repost a longish treatise on the subject but suffice it to say that transgenderism is a kind of ‘smart bomb’ when it comes to attention seeking. It violates man’s rationality on all levels, from caveman-level detection of male/female and detection of threats, potential companions, etc. to the medical realities of biology, anatomy, etc.
It offers surprise, outrage and among the foolish it elicits sympathy, advocacy, etc. It is, then, a cheap and easy way for the already mentally disturbed to win the lottery when it comes to attention even if that attention is forced from the otherwise apathetic at gunpoint.
The Sudden Onset Stupid Disorder is strong with Libtards.
“rapid-onset gender dysphoria.”
What can’t I stop laughing at this.
Imagine those health flicks we were forced to watch in high school :
Spiritboy Winner is your typical NYC liberal. Spiritboy has it all ... a one bedroom loft for $83465 a month, expensive shoes, friends that think like him, and a pet potato. However, Spiritboy is missing something ... attention he so desperately needs!
Spiritboy blames the lack of attention on his look.
Suddenly, out of nowhere, Spiritboy feels like he should have a front hole where his front stick is located. Spiritboy doesn’t feel complete without breasts! Spiritboy has an instant desire to wear dresses, blouses, and makeup so that he stands out in the crowd.
Spiritboy, out of nowhere, has ROGD ... rapid onset gender dysphoria. Only the lucky get ROGD. ROGD occurs when people hit a high level of liberalism and shed their binary gender norms and embrace a new level of existence. Seek out and embrace ROGD, or you are a racist, sexist, homophobe, Islamophobe, bigoted fiend that needs to die!!!!
Surgeon General’s Warning : ROGD doesn’t lead to AIDS you neanderthal, normie freaks!!!
Nothing unusual. They’ve learned from the best:
“All the research WE ALLOW YOU TO SEE says global warming is real and will kill us”... “It’s settled science, the discussion is over.”
It’s all right there in the Fronthole Monologues
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