Women, Science and Technology

Catalog description

Study of the historical participation and exclusion of women from the gendered realms of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Course examines the gendered discourses and rationale around scientific knowledge, power, and the gendered body. This course places emphasis on the experiences of women in the Western STEM fields. Students will apply feminist science studies and critiques to understand and assess both historical and contemporary challenges regarding women in the fields of science, women’s health care and sexuality, women’s experiences in the fields of contemporary technology and engineering industries.