Identity, Cultural Values, and American Indians' Perceptions of Science and Technology.

A study examined how American Indian students' subjective cultural identities and internalized specific cultural values shaped their views of scientific and technological products and professions. The results show that the strength of an Indian's subjective identity influences values in such a way...

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Publicado en:American Indian Culture & Research Journal Vol. 30; no. 3; pp. 45 - 59
Autor principal: James, Keith
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: UCLA American Indian Studies Center 2006
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Sumario:A study examined how American Indian students' subjective cultural identities and internalized specific cultural values shaped their views of scientific and technological products and professions. The results show that the strength of an Indian's subjective identity influences values in such a way as to negatively impact views of science and technology as they are currently practiced. Alternative approaches to science education and practice should be devised that would increase Indians' scientific achievements and make it more likely that indigenous perspectives would influence scientific research and scientific application.