Is science typically for White men? Is science for 'people like us’? What are the barriers and opportunities? This book explores the science career aspirations of minority ethnic students. It investigates the views, experiences and identities of British Black Caribbean, Bangladeshi, Chinese, Indian and Pakistani youths in relation to science.
Spis treści
1. Introduction
2. The 'Crisis’ in Science Participation
3. Differences, Barriers and Minority Ethnic Groups
4. The Aspirations of Minority Ethnic Youths
5. Is Science for Us?
6. Science Capital
7. Five 'Types’ of Science Participation
8. Implications for Research and Policy
O autorze
Billy Wong is currently Lecturer in Education Studies at the University of Roehampton, UK. He was previously a Research Associate at King’s College London, UK, working in the ASPIRES and Enterprising Science projects. He has published in science education and sociology of education journals.
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