CRES 185Race, Gender, and Science
What does science say about who we are? How does it script what bodies can mean? Can scientific knowledge be produced under occupation? How has science featured in struggles for racial and sexual liberation? This course investigates the relationship between scientific discourse and global ideas of race and gender. Students build literacy in different ways of scientific knowing, while reflecting on their social, political, and ethical ramifications. Also inquires into ongoing efforts to decolonize science. No prior science experience is required.
- A science background is not required for this course.
- More about this course: Let's study together. What does science say about who we are? How does it script what bodies can mean? Is it possible to produce scientific knowledge under occupation? How has science featured in struggles for racial and sexual liberations? With our hands and minds, we will investigate the relationship between scientific discourse and global ideas of race and gender. This seminar will build literacy in different ways of scientific knowing, while inviting reflections on their social ramifications. Together, we will track how different scientific codings of race and gender shape the ecological imagination and we'll inquire into ongoing efforts to decolonize science.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | McHenry Lib 1340 | K. Sharma | Open 34/40 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | PhysSciences 136 | K. Sharma | Open 38/40 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kriti Sharma | 5.0 / 5 | 2.0 / 5 | 100% | 2 |
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