What can Mileva Maric-Einstein's (controversial) participation in works published by Albert Einstein between 1901 and 1905 teach about gender inequality in the history of science?
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Resumo: | Since the 1980s, there has been an intricate controversy regarding the participation of Mileva Maric, the first wife of Albert Einstein, in the production of academic works published by her husband between 1901 and 1905. This article aims to discuss the participation that Mileva had in the production of these works. The presentation of the historical episode is followed by interpretations found in the literature, according to which Mileva can be seen as a “sounding board” that did not contribute with her own ideas, or as an important co-author eclipsed by the dominant chauvinism at that time. In addition to discussing Mileva's participation in the elaboration of these works, we incorporate contributions from gender studies on the analysis of historical episodes like this. In this regard, we discuss obstacles presents on the trajectory of women scientists such as Mileva, pointing out how meritocratic discourse can be used as an instrument to demean discussions about gender inequality in the sciences. The points raised highlight the importance of research on the history of science to avoid pitfalls that contribute to perpetuating this scenario of gender inequality. |
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What can Mileva Maric-Einstein's (controversial) participation in works published by Albert Einstein between 1901 and 1905 teach about gender inequality in the history of science?O que a (controversa) participação de Mileva Maric-Einstein nos trabalhos publicados por Albert Einstein entre 1901 e 1905 pode ensinar sobre a iniquidade de gênero na história da ciência?Mileva MaricAlbert EinsteinScience HistoryWomen in ScienceMileva MaricAlbert EinsteinHistória da CiênciaMulheres na CiênciaSince the 1980s, there has been an intricate controversy regarding the participation of Mileva Maric, the first wife of Albert Einstein, in the production of academic works published by her husband between 1901 and 1905. This article aims to discuss the participation that Mileva had in the production of these works. The presentation of the historical episode is followed by interpretations found in the literature, according to which Mileva can be seen as a “sounding board” that did not contribute with her own ideas, or as an important co-author eclipsed by the dominant chauvinism at that time. In addition to discussing Mileva's participation in the elaboration of these works, we incorporate contributions from gender studies on the analysis of historical episodes like this. In this regard, we discuss obstacles presents on the trajectory of women scientists such as Mileva, pointing out how meritocratic discourse can be used as an instrument to demean discussions about gender inequality in the sciences. The points raised highlight the importance of research on the history of science to avoid pitfalls that contribute to perpetuating this scenario of gender inequality.Desde a década de 1980 há uma intricada controvérsia com respeito à participação de Mileva Maric, a primeira esposa de Albert Einstein, na produção dos trabalhos acadêmicos publicados pelo marido no período entre 1901 e 1905. Este artigo se propõe a discutir a participação que Mileva teve na produção desses trabalhos. Para isso, a apresentação do episódio histórico é acompanhada por interpretações encontradas na literatura, de acordo com as quais Mileva pode ser vista como uma “caixa de ressonância” que não contribuiu com ideias próprias, ou como uma importante co-autora eclipsada pelo machismo dominante naquela época. Além de discutir a participação de Mileva na elaboração desses trabalhos, aproveitamos para incorporar contribuições oriundas dos estudos de gênero sobre a análise de episódios históricos como esse. Com esse respeito, discutimos obstáculos presentes na trajetória de mulheres cientistas como Mileva, problematizando como o discurso meritocrático pode ser utilizado como instrumento para desmerecer discussões sobre a iniquidade de gênero nas ciências. Os pontos levantados destacam a importância de que pesquisas sobre a história da ciência evitem armadilhas que contribuam para perpetuar esse cenário de iniquidade com relação ao gênero.Imprensa Universitária - UFSC2023-09-01info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/fisica/article/view/9132510.5007/2175-7941.2023.e91325Caderno Brasileiro de Ensino de Física; v. 40 n. 2 (2023): Caderno Brasileiro de Ensino de Física; 289-3142175-79411677-2334reponame:Caderno Brasileiro de Ensino de Física (Online)instname:Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)instacron:UFSCporhttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/fisica/article/view/91325/53451Rodrigues, Renato FelixGedoz, Laísinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2023-09-01T15:24:59Zoai:periodicos.ufsc.br:article/91325Revistahttp://www.periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/fisicaPUBhttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/fisica/oaicbefisica@gmail.com||fscccef@fsc.ufsc.br|| cbefisica@gmail.com2175-79411677-2334opendoar:2023-09-01T15:24:59Caderno Brasileiro de Ensino de Física (Online) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)false |
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What can Mileva Maric-Einstein's (controversial) participation in works published by Albert Einstein between 1901 and 1905 teach about gender inequality in the history of science? O que a (controversa) participação de Mileva Maric-Einstein nos trabalhos publicados por Albert Einstein entre 1901 e 1905 pode ensinar sobre a iniquidade de gênero na história da ciência? |
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What can Mileva Maric-Einstein's (controversial) participation in works published by Albert Einstein between 1901 and 1905 teach about gender inequality in the history of science? |
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What can Mileva Maric-Einstein's (controversial) participation in works published by Albert Einstein between 1901 and 1905 teach about gender inequality in the history of science? Rodrigues, Renato Felix Mileva Maric Albert Einstein Science History Women in Science Mileva Maric Albert Einstein História da Ciência Mulheres na Ciência |
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What can Mileva Maric-Einstein's (controversial) participation in works published by Albert Einstein between 1901 and 1905 teach about gender inequality in the history of science? |
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What can Mileva Maric-Einstein's (controversial) participation in works published by Albert Einstein between 1901 and 1905 teach about gender inequality in the history of science? |
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What can Mileva Maric-Einstein's (controversial) participation in works published by Albert Einstein between 1901 and 1905 teach about gender inequality in the history of science? |
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What can Mileva Maric-Einstein's (controversial) participation in works published by Albert Einstein between 1901 and 1905 teach about gender inequality in the history of science? |
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What can Mileva Maric-Einstein's (controversial) participation in works published by Albert Einstein between 1901 and 1905 teach about gender inequality in the history of science? |
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Rodrigues, Renato Felix |
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Rodrigues, Renato Felix Gedoz, Laís |
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Rodrigues, Renato Felix Gedoz, Laís |
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Mileva Maric Albert Einstein Science History Women in Science Mileva Maric Albert Einstein História da Ciência Mulheres na Ciência |
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Mileva Maric Albert Einstein Science History Women in Science Mileva Maric Albert Einstein História da Ciência Mulheres na Ciência |
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Since the 1980s, there has been an intricate controversy regarding the participation of Mileva Maric, the first wife of Albert Einstein, in the production of academic works published by her husband between 1901 and 1905. This article aims to discuss the participation that Mileva had in the production of these works. The presentation of the historical episode is followed by interpretations found in the literature, according to which Mileva can be seen as a “sounding board” that did not contribute with her own ideas, or as an important co-author eclipsed by the dominant chauvinism at that time. In addition to discussing Mileva's participation in the elaboration of these works, we incorporate contributions from gender studies on the analysis of historical episodes like this. In this regard, we discuss obstacles presents on the trajectory of women scientists such as Mileva, pointing out how meritocratic discourse can be used as an instrument to demean discussions about gender inequality in the sciences. The points raised highlight the importance of research on the history of science to avoid pitfalls that contribute to perpetuating this scenario of gender inequality. |
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