Talking to Foucault: Examining Marginalization and Exclusion in Academic Science.

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Title:	Talking to Foucault: Examining Marginalization and Exclusion in Academic Science.
Authors:	McClam, Sherie^1,2
Source:	Taboo: The Journal of Culture & Education. Spring/Summer2006, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p45-68. 24p.
Subject Terms:	*Women scholars, Imaginary conversations, Social science research, Normative theory (Communication)
People:	Foucault, Michel, 1926-1984, Callon, Michel
Abstract:	The article presents a fictional conversation between the author, French philosopher Michel Foucault and actor-network theorist Michel Callon. Through this conversation, the author aims to construct an understanding of the underrepresentation and marginalization of women researchers in academic science. The author says the theories propounded by Foucault and Callon inspire her to oppose normative discourses in social research.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article presents a fictional conversation between the author, French philosopher Michel Foucault and actor-network theorist Michel Callon. Through this conversation, the author aims to construct an understanding of the underrepresentation and marginalization of women researchers in academic science. The author says the theories propounded by Foucault and Callon inspire her to oppose normative discourses in social research.
ISSN:	10805400