Be careful Quote by Mary Roach
“Because there are now online databases of federally funded research, and these databases are searchable by keyword, sex researchers have to be careful how they title their projects. It's become a simple matter, for those who are so inclined, to find and target researchers whose work they object to on religious grounds.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Ethics of Research Naming, 2022, null
Keyword-searchable databases let religious groups target sex‑research projects, raising ethical concerns about academic freedom.
In simple terms: Databases enable targeted opposition.
Key Takeaway
Protect research integrity.
Themes
ethics
academic freedom
research funding
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
ethical
policy
When to use this quote
- grant applications
- policy drafting
- research ethics training
- advocacy groups
Key Concepts
privacy
information access
Questions to Reflect On
- How can researchers safeguard their work?
- What policies could prevent misuse?
A Different Perspective
Balancing transparency with protection is complex.
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