The I in science : examining science education and communication through Indigenous and feminist lenses
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Issue Date
2021-06-10T22:10:25Z
Editor
Authors
Smith, Tobi-Dawne
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Subject
Autoethnography
Biology
Feminist methodologies
Indigenous ways of knowing
Racism
Sexism
Biology
Feminist methodologies
Indigenous ways of knowing
Racism
Sexism
Abstract
As a Woman in science I witnessed and experienced a patriarchal system supported by a shame-based culture. My undergraduate experience as a biology student in Saskatchewan demonstrated a need for emancipatory practice within science education and the views entrenched therein. With a goal of furthering my personal understanding regarding this scholarly/erudite niche, I interviewed nine Women regarding their experiences of science in Saskatchewan. Using an autoethnographic approach, I explored my responses to their individual stories, revisiting my own path to and through biology and academia with the goal of finding a “both and” approach embracing of Indigenous ways of coming to knowing and feminist methodologies while employing an ethic of care. Through this process I have come to believe that we need a unifying and equitable way forward that meets people where they are; Indigenous and feminist methodolgies will provide that path.
Keywords: biology, Indigenous ways of knowing, feminist methodologies, autoethnography, shame, science education, sexism, racism