Episode 39: Breaking the Mold: Evelyn Fox Keller's Feminist Revolution in Science

In this episode of Feminist Minutes, host Duru and guest Irmak explore the legacy of Evelyn Fox Keller, a pioneering physicist and feminist theorist who challenged the gendered nature of science. Keller argued that science had been shaped by a narrow masculine framework, excluding valuable modes of inquiry like empathy and intuition. From her early work in physics and biology to her groundbreaking feminist critique in Reflections on Gender and Science, Keller exposed the biases within scientific communities and offered a new way forward with her concept of "dynamic objectivity." Irmak delves into Keller's personal struggles, the impact of her work on women in STEM, and her call for a more inclusive scientific approach. Let’s discuss her profound contributions to science and feminism — in a matter of minutes.