Young Women in Science: Inquiry and manifestations of Scientific Literacy

Authors

  • Dulcimeire Ap. Volante Zanon Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brasil.
  • Érica Fátima Inácio Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brasil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20952/revtee.v17i36.20025

Keywords:

Elementary Education., Problem solving., STEAM.

Abstract

The surge in the presence of women in the workforce has emerged as a prevailing trend in Brazil in recent years. Nevertheless, the literature underscores the enduring invisibility of women in the field of science, manifesting in their disproportionate representation within the professional sphere. The advancement of women in this domain remains largely symbolic when juxtaposed with the extensive array of opportunities available. Social stereotypes, positing divergent aptitudes for men and women in specific professions, may contribute to this imbalance, impacting the motivation and engagement of female students in scientific subjects throughout their academic journey. In light of this backdrop, this research was undertaken with the objective of scrutinizing the indicators of Scientific Literacy in the progression of an investigative project undertaken by ninth-grade girls at a SESI school in the rural hinterlands of São Paulo. Data was gleaned through entries in a logbook crafted by the girls and supplemented by their verbal expressions. The analysis encompassed Scientific Literacy categories linked to educational objectives in science, encompassing practical, civic, and cultural dimensions, alongside functional, conceptual, and procedural aspects. The findings unveiled indications of Scientific Literacy across all categories during the course of the project. The students exhibited advancement in cultivating scientific knowledge and skills, adopting a more discerning posture in harmony with the tenets of Scientific Literacy. These results underscore the imperative of fostering female participation to champion gender parity and bolster enthusiasm for scientific disciplines.

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Author Biography

Érica Fátima Inácio, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo, Brasil.

Has a Bachelor's degree in Letters from the Methodist University of Piracicaba and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in the Professional Graduate Program in Education (PPGPE) at UFSCar (2022 - present).

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Published

2024-06-13

How to Cite

Zanon, D. A. V., & Inácio, Érica F. (2024). Young Women in Science: Inquiry and manifestations of Scientific Literacy. Revista Tempos E Espaços Em Educação, 17(36), e202025. https://doi.org/10.20952/revtee.v17i36.20025

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