The History and Philosophy of Women in Science: A Review Essay

Author: Schiebinger, L.

Description: Reviews literature on the relationship of gender and science. Identifies four basic approaches: (1) the recovery of forgotten scientific achievements by women; (2) analysis of the history of women’s participation in scientific institutions; (3) examination of how science has defined the nature of women; and (4) analysis of the masculinist nature of science. Analyzes inherent assumptions and biases. (KH)

Subject headings: Females, Feminism, Higher Education, Intellectual History, Science History, Scientists, Sex Bias, Sex Role, Womens History, Womens Studies

Publication year: 1987

Journal or book title: Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society

Volume: 12

Issue: 2

Pages: 305-332

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Type: Journal Article

Serial number: 1918