The under-representation of women in science, identified
by feminists, debated by epistemologists and presently confusing concerned
policymakers is yet another evidence of science as a social activity, incorporating
social beliefs and trends, ideological imperatives and political practices.
We often forget that technologies are more than just
a bundle of metal, gears and electronics. To provide us with any benefits,
machines have to be woven into our practices and daily lives. There are
few technologies that exemplify this better than the automobile.
