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 ?

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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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