Genetics and Education: Recent developments in the context of an ugly history and an uncertain future
Year: 2023
Type: preprint
Abstract: Driven by our recent mapping of the human genome, genetics research is increasingly prominent and beginning to re-intersect with education research. We describe previous intersections of these fields, focusing specifically on the ways they were harmful. We then discuss novel features of genetics research in the current era with an emphasis on possibilities deriving from the availability of molecular genetic data and the proliferation of genome-wide association studies. We discuss both promises and potential pitfalls resulting from the convergence of molecular genetic research and education research. The floodgates of genetic data have opened. Collaboration between those in the social and hard sciences; open conversation among policy makers, educators, and researchers; and public engagement will all prove critical for enacting regulations and research designs that emphasize equity.
Source: OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Authors: Ben Domingue, Sam Trejo, Daphne Martschenko
Language: English
Subfield: Genetics
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7160464550