Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-162) and index.
Dual influences: where science education reform and feminism converge -- Studying prenatal testing: connection and alienation -- To be a good scientist: objectivity and empathy -- To be a good scientist: science and social responsibility -- Genuine conversation through studying bioethics -- Listening as pedagogy and research.
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Shows the positive results that can occur in secondary science classes when student's curiosity about science is brought to the centre of the curriculum. In particular, it demonstrates how girls can become more interested when such topics as childbirth and sexism in science are included.