Research Blog #8

My case comes from "Cartographies of Race, Gender, and Class in the White (Male Settler) Spaces of Science and Mathematics." This study evaluates the life of three different students, all of whom have to go through their own hardships in being accepted within the STEM field. Krystal had to deal with American stereotypes her entire life. However, with the help of mentors, she is able to get through all of this and get her Master’s degree. Priscila compares how different America is to other countries. America is far worse in terms in diversity and racial and gender biases. Lastly, Sara unfortunately is not able to break through American racism and sexism, and as a result does not achieve her dreams. This directly relates to my paper on STEM diversity because it displays the hardships minority students have to go through. Furthermore, this case also addresses mentorhsip programs and role models through Krystal.