American society Quote by Vandana Shiva
“I think the structures of exclusion are more systematically built up in American society, for example, so that young girls interested in science eventually lose their confidence over time. The structures of exclusion work against them. We have other structures of exclusion in India, but not around modern scientific knowledge.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Staying Alive: Women, Ecology and Development, Vandana Shiva, 1988
Systemic exclusion in American society undermines young girls' confidence in science, causing them to disengage over time.
In simple terms: Exclusion lowers girls' confidence in science.
Key Takeaway
Address and dismantle exclusionary structures.
Themes
gender inequality
education
science
social structures
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
critical
educational
When to use this quote
- STEM classrooms
- policy making
- community outreach
- mentorship programs
Key Concepts
systemic bias
confidence erosion
intersectionality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions redesign curricula to be inclusive?
- What role do role models play in sustaining confidence?
A Different Perspective
Exclusion is not the only factor; personal agency also matters.
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