Advancing Theoretical Frameworks for Intersectional Research on Women in STEM. Issue 179 (22nd February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gaston Gayles, Joy; Smith, Katie N.
• Editors: Perez‐Felkner, Lara; Gaston Gayles, Joy
• Is Part Of: New directions for institutional research. Volume 2018:Issue 179(2018)
• Page Start: 27
• Page End: 43
• Publication Date: 2019-02-22
• Subjects: Education, Higher -- United States -- Periodicals; Education, Higher -- United States -- Evaluation -- Periodicals; Educational planning -- United States -- Periodicals; 378.1070973
• DOI: 10.1002/ir.20274
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0271-0579

Abstract

Abstract: Research on women in STEM often silences the voices of minoritized populations, such as women of color, in part because the most commonly used theoretical frameworks do not center or contextualize their experiences. This chapter highlights the importance of critical perspectives and methodologies such as intersectionality in research design. We conclude with implications for using critical approaches to disrupt the status quo and advance minoritized populations in STEM.