So, this may be controversial to ask, but to what extent is the Matilda effect accurate?

by Strikester101

The only example so far that fits the description of Matilda effect is that of Trota of Salerno.

I have been seeing this phenomenon talked about in certain circles. When I do investigate further about them, the only common theme was they weren't as widely recognised as the male scientists (the phenomenon that there are lesser-known scientists is not restricted to gender, but I can see how it can contribute to bias against women in science).

This is a personal "grievance" or "insecurity" of mine, but at the back of my mind, I sometimes ponder whether this means ALL or majority of male scientists took credit from them (this is argued by certain radical feminists, but it's still psyche-gnawing). Is this actually true or not?

That being said, to what extent is it accurate?

jschooltiger

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