Abstract
In a metaphorical reference to the classical “black-body’s question” in the 19th century Physics, I problematize, in this essay, the reality of black people in the areas of Physics and Astronomy in contemporary Brazil, undertaking a theoretical-critical reading of the reality of these people in these areas of knowledge. I disentangle not only ethnic-racial and gender issues, but also historical and philosophical elements of science. I discuss how the historical construction of the contemporary concept of science, technology, development, innovation, race, scientific, institutional and structural racism can help us answer fundamental questions: why are there so few black people in Physics and Astronomy in a mostly black country? Are these areas of knowledge “affirmative actions” for whites? Why does scientific racism, a pseudoscience, not have the same status (concern) in science education and dissemination programs in Physics and Astronomy as other pseudosciences such as astrology, flat earth or quantum healing?
Highlights
In a metaphorical reference to the classical “black-body’s question” in the 19th century Physics, I problematize, in this essay, the reality of black people in the areas of Physics and Astronomy in contemporary Brazil, undertaking a theoretical-critical reading of the reality of these people in these areas of knowledge.
Palabras-clave: enseñanza de ciencias; física y astronomía; relaciones étnico-raciales y de género; interseccionalidad; racismo estructural; LES CORPS NOIRS: QUESTIONS ETHNO-RACIALES, DE GENRE ET LEURS INTERSECTIONS DANS LA PHYSIQUE ET L'ASTRONOMIE BRÉSILIENNES
J'explique comment la construction historique du concept contemporain de science, technologie, développement, innovation, race, racisme scientifique, institutionnel et structurel peut nous aider à répondre à des questions fondamentales: pourquoi y a-t-il si peu de Noirs en physique et en astronomie dans un pays majoritairement noir ?
Summary
In a metaphorical reference to the classical “black-body’s question” in the 19th century Physics, I problematize, in this essay, the reality of black people in the areas of Physics and Astronomy in contemporary Brazil, undertaking a theoretical-critical reading of the reality of these people in these areas of knowledge. Palabras-clave: enseñanza de ciencias; física y astronomía; relaciones étnico-raciales y de género; interseccionalidad; racismo estructural; LES CORPS NOIRS: QUESTIONS ETHNO-RACIALES, DE GENRE ET LEURS INTERSECTIONS DANS LA PHYSIQUE ET L'ASTRONOMIE BRÉSILIENNES
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