Learning to Succeed in Science: Stories of South Asian Women in Britain

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Dr Saima Salehjee (University of Glasgow, UK) Professor Mike Watts (Brunel University London, UK)

Learning to Succeed in Science

Stories of South Asian Women in Britain

Dr Saima Salehjee (University of Glasgow, UK), Professor Mike Watts (Brunel University London, UK), Mike Watts (Brunel University London UK) , Penny Jane Burke (University of Newcastle Australia)

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Bloomsbury Academic
20 February 2025

Gender studies: women; Black & Asian studies; Moral & social purpose of education; Teaching of a specific subject; Science: general issues

Series: Bloomsbury Gender and Education

This book offers a positive and compelling exploration of how young south Asian women can be encouraged to study science further and to consider STEM as a career. Drawing together both intersectional and personal perspectives, the book celebrates south Asian culture, sharing the stories of these individuals, their multifaceted identities, aspirations and successes.

At the micro-level, an intersectional analysis reveals complicated identity negotiations of being young, female, a science-orientated student, imigré, Muslim, a daughter and a sister, as well as how these identities might interact, nest, and shift. The chapters build on the authors' previous work in science education, developing models of science identity (Sci-ID) and women’s engagement with the study of science and their aspirations for a science-based career.

By: Dr Saima Salehjee (University of Glasgow UK), Professor Mike Watts (Brunel University London, UK), Mike Watts (Brunel University London UK)
Edited by: Penny Jane Burke (University of Newcastle Australia), Nancy S Niemi (University of Maryland Eastern Shore USA)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781350232198
ISBN 10: 135023219X
Series: Bloomsbury Gender and Education
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 20 February 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Saima Salehjee is Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Glasgow, UK. Mike Watts is Professor of Education in the Department of Education at Brunel University London, UK.

Reviews for Learning to Succeed in Science: Stories of South Asian Women in Britain

This volume contributes significantly to allowing being successful in science more accessible for the minorities, with critical illustrations on intersectionality, science culture, agency and identity transformation. * Yuwei Xu, Associate Professor in Education, University of Nottingham, UK *