I'm a product designer working with material scientists looking at capturing the lived experiences of individuals affected by medical hair loss (Alopecia) and how wigs (Perruke/Sheitals/artifical hair) are affecting their lives (positive or negative). It's a difficult subject for many to discuss and reveal their inner most experiences, however, some educated and respected peers have not received this research very well and ask if it has any real value.....my question aside from the subject area of wigs....how are the silent voices of a minority heard, if the majority don't listen?
Dear Karena, take it easy. You're doing an important research. Don't pay too much attention to your peers. Regarding the minority and majority. Here's one for the majority. On whom will be the joke when THEY grow bald?!
Best, Sergei
Thanks Sergei for your kind and positive words. I guess all types of research, interpretive or positivist alike, have skeptics....including bald or hairy ones! Thanks for making me smile :-)
Dear Karena,
Every Researcher at one point felt the same way. The honest answer as has been pointed out by others is ignore them and focus on what you want to achieve. Only you can ridicule yourself by showing that you lack the fundamental understanding of your work. The end generally justifies the means.
If the only reason for research - scientific or otherwise - was to appeal to the majority, we'd be in a very sorry state! Remember that if anyone doesn't understand your research (or its value), that says more about them than about the research. Do your research for the people you know it'll help, or just because you find it interesting, and do it to the best of your ability.
In my opinion, despite the scientific titles, some of they are simply immature and rude. The should show some respect to the lecturer, during listening.
Karena, this may happen in many cases related to researchl, like presenting your project proposal to the peers for funding, reporting your progress of work etc. You just have to be confident and have a strong voice for ignoring the critics if you believe in yourself and have a good understanding of the subject. I am sure you will win at the end. Best of luck!
You need to treat this situation calmly and pursue your studies. Majority always treats critically that performs a minority. However, if you will be agree with the majority your research never will not be original. This also applies to each person of the majority . However, being in the phase state of the majority, they do not think about it. Over time, they will realize that he laughs best who laughs last, that is, when they will feel a similar situation to themselves.
Thanks all for your positivity and kind words....you've made my heart smile :-) cheers
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