Does being human influence science and technology?

Fogg Rogers, Laura

Abstract

This article addresses two major questions about women and science. Firstly, the commentary looks at the ways science and technology are discussed and represented all around us in society. Secondly, I ask whether this matters. The defining issue is therefore whether or not being human affects the type of science and technology that is conducted and valued within our society. By addressing these questions in science communication, we can add much to the debate about gender diversity and affirmative action being portrayed in our media and culture.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Aug 30, 2017
• Publication Date: Sep 20, 2017
• Deposit Date: Aug 31, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 31, 2017
• Journal: Journal of Science Communication
• Print ISSN: 1824-2049
• Electronic ISSN: 1824-2049
• Publisher: Sissa Medialab
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 16
• Issue: 4
• Keywords: science communication, participation and science governance, representations of science and technology, women in science
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/880759
• Publisher URL: https://jcom.sissa.it/archive/16/04/JCOM_1604_2017_C01/JCOM_1604_2017_C04
• Contract Date: Aug 31, 2017