Full Description
This book offers a positive and compelling exploration of how young south Asian women can be encouraged to study science further and to consider STEM as a career. Drawing together both intersectional and personal perspectives, the book celebrates south Asian culture, sharing the stories of these individuals, their multifaceted identities, aspirations and successes.
At the micro-level, an intersectional analysis reveals complicated identity negotiations of being young, female, a science-orientated student, imigré, Muslim, a daughter and a sister, as well as how these identities might interact, nest, and shift. The chapters build on the authors' previous work in science education, developing models of science identity (Sci-ID) and women's engagement with the study of science and their aspirations for a science-based career.
Contents
1. Setting the Scene
2. Intersectionality and Science Identity
3. Families and Family Culture
4. Engagement with the Culture of Science
5. Stories of Success(es) in Sciences
6. A Consideration of the Arguments so Far and Discussions to Come
7. A Classroom Study of Small Steps to Support Success
8. Life Changes and Transformations
9. The Summary of the Book
References
Index
