Review of race and science

The sources provided delve into the intersection of race, critical pedagogy, and science education. They explore how teaching approaches in science classrooms can address equity issues related to race, class, and religion. The studies emphasize the importance of critical reflections by educators to challenge biases and prejudices embedded in teaching practices. Additionally, they highlight the need for transformative science education that empowers students to recognize and challenge oppressive structures, drawing from critical pedagogy theories by Paulo Freire and educational theories by Hannah Arendt[1][2].

Moreover, the sources introduce the emergence of “Bujold Studies,” focusing on Lois McMaster Bujold’s works in science fiction and fantasy. They discuss the scholarly attention given to Bujold’s writing and the cultural impact it has had, including fan fiction, discussions, and role-playing games. The essays suggest avenues for further exploration in Bujold Studies, such as perspectives from Indigenous science fiction studies, analysis of race in science fiction, and the reception of Bujold’s work in non-Anglophone countries[4].

Furthermore, a paper on Critical Race Information Theory (CRiT) presents a framework that applies critical race tenets to information science research, professional discourse, and pedagogical paradigms. It aims to analyze social informatics within information science through a critical race lens, emphasizing the need to deconstruct and demystify the influence of information technologies. CRiT offers a perspective that challenges techno-determinism and aims to counter the impact of the information industrial complex, particularly in American contexts[5].

In summary, these sources collectively address the complex relationships between race, critical pedagogy, science education, and information science, highlighting the importance of critical reflections, transformative education, and the application of critical race theories in various academic domains.

Citations:
[1] https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/0c2d23f699e53ed7ab4063da2945c67781bc9670
[2] https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/6a2ee569abbb282c96a95437438540a1f6d2171b
[3] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33772119/
[4] https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/9ede9329be3d3ded48fa48ed62bf5e965e9dfbff
[5] https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/620a02c6b5ea91a0a695c7902288e24b6e995498