intersectional approaches to science & banu subramaium’s “snow brown and the seven...
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Intersectional approaches to
Science& Banu Subramaium’s “Snow Brown and the Seven Detergents: A Metanarrative on Science and the Scientific Method
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intersectionality development
Developed by Kimberle Crenshaw, 1989
Combahee River Collective: “simultaneity” & “interlocking oppressions” (1977)
Later expanded upon by Patricia Hill Collins: “matrix of domination”
A hallmark theory of WoC feminisms
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intersectionality definition Various axes of identity—race, class,
gender, nationality, sexuality, ability (etc.)—interact simultaneously in shaping a person’s relationship to power
These axes are inseparable; mutually reinforcing
Thus, according to one’s social locations, privilege and oppression will be experienced in various ways, to varying degrees, according to circumstance
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intersectionality …why?
Reaction to second wave feminism, which privileged gender/sex discrimination: Rhetoric of sisterhood
Leadership & goals of the movement…who benefitted?
More accurate & contextualized description of experiences of oppression: Sometimes race (etc.) may predominate
Didn’t seek to alienate men
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intersectionality consequences
Meaningful critique of “feminism-as-usual”
Far more complex understanding of feminism, its constituents, & goals
Far more inclusive—and therefore successful—movement
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Written discussion questions:
What are the differences between Subramanium’s three endings?
Which ending(s) do you think best reflects the state of science education and practice in the U.S. today…and why?
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Written discussion questions:
If appreciation for how intersecting identities and positionalities can influence scientific education and research was the norm, what outcome(s) would you anticipate for science as a whole? (Positive and/or negative)