Week 1 | Two Cultures | Livier Monarrez
This week I reviewed material that enlightened my understanding of two disciplines, science and art. I learned how science and culture are perpetuated as separate because of the existing educational systems we have in our society. According to Vesna (2001), CP Snow identified two cultures “of literary intellectuals and natural scientists.” He stated that the curriculum of educational institutions is the origin of the separation problem. Chambers (1983) surveyed 5,000 children to draw what they depicted as scientists. Most children drew the stereotypical image of a scientist with a lab coat, eyeglasses, lab equipment, and books (Chambers 257). Anyaso, Hilary. " U.S. children are drawing female scientists now more than ever." Northwestern. 21 March 2018. https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2018/march/draw-a-scientist/ Our perception of artists and scientists is driven by the stereotypes depicted in media, films, and advertisements. Generally, a scientist is illustrate...