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    Turn on the light on science

    A research-based guide to break down popular stereotypes about science and scientists

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    Author(s)
    Tintori, Antonio
    Palomba, Rossella
    Language
    English
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    Abstract
    "Scientists deserve public recognition. The ways that they are depicted, however, are severely limited in physical and personal traits, helping to establish and enhance stereotypes under the general title of ‘scientist’. These stereotypes range from the arrogant researcher who wants to rule the world, to the lab coat wearing ‘nerdy’ genius, but all generally fall to an extreme view of an existing perception of what a scientist should look and be like. For example, the popular image of ‘a scientist’ overlooks the presence of women almost entirely unless attributed to specific subjects and/or with narrow character depictions. The implications can be far-reaching. Young people, being heavily swayed by what they see and hear in the media, may avoid scientific careers because of these limited or unflattering portrayals of the scientific community, regardless of whether they reflect real life. Based on findings from the Light’13 project, this book examines such stereotypes and questions whether it is possible to adjust people’s perception of scientists and to increase interest in science and scientific careers through a series of specific actions and events."
    URI
    http://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/31740
    Keywords
    gender stereotypes in science; interaction-based science communication; stereotypes' removal; young people and stem; stereotypes on scientists; stereotypes; European Commission; Public; Youth
    DOI
    10.5334/bba
    ISBN
    9781911529057;9781911529064;9781911529071
    OCN
    981767688
    Publisher
    Ubiquity Press
    Publisher website
    https://www.ubiquitypress.com/
    Publication date and place
    2017
    Classification
    Society and Social Sciences
    Society and culture: general
    Popular beliefs and controversial knowledge
    Gender studies: women and girls
    Education
    Careers guidance
    Pages
    120
    Public remark
    Relevant Wikipedia pages: European Commission - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Commission; Gender role - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gender_role; Public - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public; Science - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science; Science communication - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_communication; Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science,_technology,_engineering,_and_mathematics; Stereotype - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereotype; Youth - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youth
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    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    • If not noted otherwise all contents are available under Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

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    • This project received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 683680, 810640, 871069 and 964352.

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