Intersectionality as live theory and practice in the biomedical sciences

Marion Boulicault*, Tamara Rushovich, Heather Shattuck-Heidorn, Sarah S. Richardson

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This chapter offers an account of intersectionality as live theory and practice in feminist STS and science research, grounded in the GenderSci Lab's recent experience analyzing COVID-19 mortality and theories of global sperm count decline. Practicing intersectionality as live theory requires forging into the territory of anti-disciplinarity, including deeply questioning extant power structures both in academia and society at large. Sustaining the multi/inter/anti-disciplinary space necessary for our practice of intersectionality requires substantial labor. The lack of inclusion of Black, Indigenous, and other minoritized identities is a major challenge to the legitimacy and trustworthiness of the sciences. As has long been demonstrated and theorized in feminist science studies and philosophy of science, who is practicing science influences the realm of hypotheses and research programs considered and has a major impact on the arc of scientific research.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Routledge Companion to Intersectionalities
EditorsJennifer C. Nash, Samantha Pinto
PublisherRoutledge
Chapter37
Pages420-434
Number of pages15
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9781003128656
ISBN (Print)9780367652654
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2023

Publication series

NameRoutledge Companions to Gender
PublisherRoutledge Taylor & Francis Group

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