Report
The Portrayal of Women in Science Books for Junior Readers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6219488 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lynne C Mcarthur (George Washington University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1998 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 247-261 |
| Publication date | 1998-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Science Communication (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1075-5470 • E-ISSN: 1552-8545 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1075547098020002005 |
| OpenAlex | W2009685196 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 2 |
This case study examines the portrayal of women in three types of science books written for preadolescent girls and available in bookstores and a public library in Montgomery County, Maryland. The results suggest that images of scientists in general science books tend to be representative of both sexes, whereas science histories and encyclopedias focus on men's contributions. Biographies of women scientists deliver mixed messages. These books generally imply that women can simultaneously be scientists and have “normal” lives, but that only the most extraordinary and exceptional women achieve this because of the adversity, discrimination, and loneliness that women scientists face
Encyclopedia · Library science · Loneliness · Media studies · Social science · Sociology · Computer Science · Diverse Educational Innovations Studies · Gender and Technology in Education · Gender Studies · Psychology · Science Education and Perceptions · Social Psychology
| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,12 |
| Citation span | 2000 - 2025 (26) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |