Geography 9 - Women,Gender and Science

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Dartmouth College

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Description:

Not offered in the period from 08F through 10S Women played a small role in western science, and their gradual inclusion influences what we know and how we know it. We explore what science is, and how "what we know" has been affected by societal ideas, past and present. Evaluating scientific critiques ranging from Kuhn and Berry to feminists such as Fox Keller and Haraway, we ask: how many women are in science, what are the obstacles, and how feminist critique changed science Our work will include evaluation of date concerning women's participation in science, visits with feminists and scientists, and discussion of at least one fil m. Dist: SOC; WCult: CI

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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