Explore the complex intersections of gender, science, technology, and society in this 12-week course that examines historical perspectives, theoretical frameworks, and contemporary issues. Begin with foundational concepts in gender studies and their relationship to scientific disciplines, then progress through historical contexts including positivism and social Darwinism. Investigate women's roles in local knowledge systems across health, farming, food production, and environmental management. Analyze women's participation in various STEM workplaces, from agriculture to information technology. Delve into feminist critiques of science and technology while exploring alternative perspectives and approaches. Conclude by examining forward-looking strategies for creating more inclusive and equitable scientific and technological environments. Learn how gender dynamics influence and are influenced by scientific practice, technological development, and societal structures.
Overview
Syllabus
Week wise Module Details
Week 1
Block 1: Introduction to Gender and Science
Course Introduction
Unit 1: Gender and Society
Unit 2: Gender and Science
Week 2
Block 2: Historical and Theoretical Contexts
Unit 3: Gender and Technology
Unit 4: Historical perspectives
Week 3
Block 2: Historical and Theoretical Contexts
Unit 5: Positivism, Evolutionism and Social Darwinism
Unit 6: Women in Modern Science
Week 4
Block 3: Women and Local Knowledge
Unit 7: Health and Wellbeing
Unit 8: Farming and Food Production
Week 5
Block 3: Women and Local Knowledge
Unit 9: Environment, Climate and Energy
Week 6
Block 4: Women and Science & Technology Workplaces
Unit 10: Agriculture and Allied Areas
Unit 11: Information and Communication Technology
Week 7
Block 4: Women and Science & Technology Workplaces
Unit 12: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)
Week 8
Unit 12: Women in STEM
Week 9
Block 5: Feminism and Science
Unit 13: Feminist Critique of Science
Week 10
Block 5: Feminism and Science
Unit 14: Feminist Critique of Technology
Week 11
Block 5: Feminism and Science
Unit 15: Feminists Alternatives
Week 12
Block 5: Feminism and Science
Unit 15: Gender, Science, Technology and Society: A Way Forward
Taught by
Dr. Sunita Dhal
