The most loved papers and books that have changed the scientific field are based on marginalized perspectives. It is from these areas that powerful transformative ideas originated (Marginalia, 2019). These are the roots of new research that push the boundaries of theorists’ scientific thinking. Similarly, development in society involves a continuous progression of unequal, often marginalized groups with different interests and priorities in public discourse. Science is part of humanity and depends on different views to advance (Marginalia, 2019). Therefore, theorists must consider marginalized perspectives when working toward a scientific breakthrough.
Today, science has advanced and has been strengthened by the works done by the upcoming scholars. However, many of these researchers concentrate on subjects outside the mainstream (Marginalia, 2019). It is high time that some of these concepts and interests are incorporated into science through marginalization. Examples of marginal scientific issues comprise the rights of indigenous people, transgender identity, access to HIV preventatives and pre-exposure prophylactics (PeEP), gender-based violence, and abortion (Marginalia, 2019). These are the topics that generous institutions should finance. Indeed, the majority of these issues are exactly the ones that appear not only in news headlines but also in political, economic, and social events affecting people’s lives. Therefore, theorists need to consider these issues of marginalized communities for a scientific breakthrough.
Erick Erikson’s success can also be attributed to the use of marginality. The marginal position enabled him to view the paradox and problems in human society (Douvan, 1996). As a result, status and honors followed him because of his humility and intelligence (Douvan, 1996). Therefore, it is evident that if theorists consider marginalized perspectives in their work, they will witness scientific breakthroughs.
References
Douvan, E. (1996). Erik Erikson: Critical times, critical theory. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 28(1), 15-21. Web.
Marginalia, S. (2019). Marginalized ideas are key to scientific progress. Nature Human Behaviour, 3(10), 1024-1024. Web.