WS 225 - women in Science

Institution:

Skidmore College

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Description:

An exploration of the historical and contemporary roles of women in the natural science professions. Attention is given to the gendering of science, the interaction of culture and science, the feminist perspectives on science, and the future of women in the science workforce. This course will also examine the barriers to the full participation of women in the natural sciences and mathematics with a view to envisioning the future of women in the science workforce. Students engage in written critical analyses of assigned readings as a basis for regular classroom discussion. K. Cartwright, A. Matias

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.skidmore.edu/

Phone Number:

(518) 580-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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