Next to minority groups and non-Europeans, women have suffered specifically when it comes to writing the history of science. Often described as helping their fathers, brothers, and husbands or simply left out of the picture, women’s marginalised place in the history of science resulted in stereotypes that still haunt us today. However, as ‘Women in the History of Science’ by Hannah Wills et al. shows, this narrative of grande, white male scientists is long overdue.
Following Wills' et al. sourcebook, this seminar explores the role and contribution of women from antiquity to the present in Europe and beyond in science and society. We will discuss how this different approach changes our understanding of science and what its diversity and a focus on marginalised groups might mean for writing history as well as for our views on science today.
Instead of a fixed curriculum, you will choose a protagonist from the sourcebook in the introduction session, building the seminar based on your interests.
To participate, you do not need any background knowledge in the history of science or historical studies. Students from all subjects are welcome! The source material will be available in a PDF reader to download.
Please note that the entire course is held in English. |
