Desvelando a (in)visibilidade da mulher na ciência: uma reflexão através das lentes de “Estrelas além do tempo”.

Abstract

The struggles for equality and respect are frequent in society, and when addressing women's fight for equal rights, we are dealing with challenges that span the history of humanity. In this context, the film Hidden Figures (2016) presents a version of the journeys of three female scientists of great importance to civil progress. As such, the work depicts a reality that contrasts with the idealized democratic relationship between Science and Society by exposing the difficulties faced by these women. Thus, this study aims to analyze the film Hidden Figures, focusing on the issue of women in Science. The film was chosen due to its potential to articulate elements of Scientific Literacy; hence, an instrumental worksheet addressing the CTS (Science, Technology, and Society) potential of the work was completed. From this, two categories of analysis emerged, shedding light on how women have been/are underestimated in a patriarchal society. These categories are titled: Reflecting on the Role of Women in Science in Light of the Film Hidden Figures, which broadly examines the female characters in the work, and Hidden Figures: The Dual Marginalization of Black Women in Science, which, based on the narrative presented about the film's protagonists, unveils the multiple oppressions faced by Black women in Science. Therefore, this film celebrates the achievements of remarkable women while highlighting profound social and historical issues, proposing reflections on justice, equity, and inclusion