Columbia University neuropsychologist Jennifer Manly, who has participated in pro-Hamas demonstrations, raises concerns regarding taxpayer-funded academic research. Connected to over $100 million in grants, her work focuses on health disparities as influenced by racism and other societal issues. Critics have labeled her theories as pseudo-science, questioning the legitimacy of using federal funds for such activism. The connection between her ideological stance and public funding has brought attention to calls from some political officials for cuts to academic funding linked to left-wing ideologies, suggesting a growing divide between politics and education.
"Any biological differences are driven by . . . racism," Manly states, arguing that systemic oppression is a key factor in health outcomes, particularly in Black communities.
In her view, "systems of oppression" lead to disparities in brain health amongst marginalized groups, suggesting that societal factors play a critical role in health inequities.
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