History & Knowledge . Is it possible to write history without bias? I will use an example of bias from Korean History as factual basis for my discussion, consider if bias really matters and if it can be overcome. What is Cultural Bias in History? (As opposed to personal bias) Cultural bias occurs where, 'a historical inference, description, or explanation is later found to be untrue or unfair, relative to the evidence available, because of …
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…especially peer review and academic cooperation to encourage relatively accurate historical writings. Historical writings with minimal bias should not cause any real harm. Sources: McCullagh, C.B. 2000. 'Bias in Historical Description, Interpretation, and Explanation', History and Theory, vol.39, no.1. pp.39-66. Wells, K.M. 1999. 'The price of legitimacy: women and the Kunuhoe Movement, 1927-1931', in G.W. Shin & M.Robinson (eds.), Colonial Modernity in Korea, Harvard University Asia Center, London. pp.178-220.