Perspectives on Science Christa Kuljian - Our Science, Ourselves
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Aug 11, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Christa Kuljian, a Johannesburg-based freelance writer and social justice advocate, explores her book on the intertwining of gender, race, and science. She sheds light on the pioneering women in science from the 1970s and 80s who challenged institutional biases. The discussion highlights Boston as a crucial hub for feminist science studies and the ongoing impact of these movements. Kuljian emphasizes collective advocacy for inclusivity in science and revisits the historical struggles and victories that paved the way for future generations.
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Title Echoes 1970s Feminist Health
- Kuljian ties the book's title to Our Bodies, Ourselves and 1970s feminist health activism.
- She connects her own high-school copy to Ruth Hubbard's critique of biology.
Discovery Of A Boston Feminist Network
- Kuljian discovered a Boston-area network of women scientists mobilizing feminist critiques in the 1970s–80s.
- She used seven lives to illustrate broader themes in early feminist science studies.
Finding 'The Double Bind' Changed A Career
- Evelyn Hammonds found The Double Bind and realized she wasn't alone as a Black physicist.
- Shirley Malcolm encouraged her to apply to MIT, which shifted her trajectory.
