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Science and Diversity: Indigenous Astronomy as a Tool to Combat Racism in Education

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This paper analyzes astronomical knowledge from the perspective of epistemological diversity, aiming to reduce the distance between science and culture and combat epistemic racism, while valuing the various forms of knowledge. Therefore, this study is a theoretical essay of critical origin, which discusses and problematizes the current model of interculturality in science teaching. Relevant references in the areas of Indigenous Astronomy, Education and Science Teaching were used as a basis for this study. The investigations enabled the diagnosis of a worsening of the problems related to the invisibility of epistemic racism, the mechanisms used to silence diversity that does not follow the Eurocentric pattern and the disappearance of Indigenous Knowledge systems. In addition, this study considers Indigenous Astronomy from different ethnic groups as a tool for combating racism in science education, as well as presenting a set of actions in science and society.

Source: LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14564033

Authors: Freitas, Nairys Costa de, Romeu, Mairton Cavalcante, Souza, Vitor Fabrício Machado, Barroso, Maria Cleide da Silva

Institutions: Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Ceará, Universidade Federal do Paraná

Language: English

Topic: Race, Identity, and Education in Brazil

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6893083073

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