Strong objectivity is a term coined by feminist philosopher Sandra Harding, known for her work on feminist standpoint theory.
Harding suggests that starting research from the lives of women "actually strengthens standards of objectivity".
[2] Strong objectivity is posited in contrast to scientific objectivity since strong objectivity amplifies researcher bias, something that Harding argues can never really be removed;[3] a researcher's life experiences will always be a lens through which they view the world and subsequently their research.
These considerations arise at least in part from concerns about sexism and androcentric bias in dominant scientific life and studies.
Knowledge and the biases affecting it must be equally judged by the scientific community and located in social history.