
Learning to Succeed in Science
Stories of South Asian Women in Britain
Bloomsbury Academic (Publisher)
Published on 20. February 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-350-23219-8 (ISBN)
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, imigre, 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.
At the micro-level, an intersectional analysis reveals complicated identity negotiations of being young, female, a science-orientated student, imigre, 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.
Reviews / Votes
This volume contributes significantly to allowing being successful in science more accessible for the minorities, with critical illustrations on intersectionality, science culture, agency and identity transformation. * Yuwei Xu, Associate Professor in Education, University of Nottingham, UK *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
10 bw illus
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
380 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-350-23219-8 (9781350232198)
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06/2023
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Persons
Saima Salehjee is Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Glasgow, UK.
Mike Watts is Professor of Education in the Department of Education at Brunel University London, UK.
Mike Watts is Professor of Education in the Department of Education at Brunel University London, UK.
Author
University of Glasgow, UK
Brunel University London, UK
Content
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
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