I fucking loved NationStates when I was younger, thanks for reminding me about it, need to go back and check it out again!

This exactly. This article is nothing but brainworm-inducing propaganda masquerading as "academic research" to seem more authoritative and valid.

Not surprised to see that two of the three authors (not calling them scholars, this isn't scholarship) are from Binghamton University, considering their horrid reputation as of late. Anyone curious can read more here: https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/art-history-professor-lawsuit-discrimination-and-retaliation-against-suny-binghamton-1234660025/