Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgements
1. Introduction: Understanding Young African American Women's Experiences in Science
2. The Conceptual Framework: A Critical-Feminist Approach
3. Young African American Women's Experiences in Science: "Science Is Like Opening A Present from Your Favorite Aunt. You Just Can't Wait to Open It Because You Know There Is Something Wonderful and Unique Inside."
4. Influences—Teachers and Schools: "They Looked at Us Like We Weren't Supposed to Be Scientists."
5. Influences—Family and Community: "My Mother Never Minded Me Using Her Kitchen Utensils to Dig Up Insects and Worms to Explore."
6. Influences—Peers: "I Know Plenty of Girls at My School [Who] Love Science."
7. Conclusions: "Science Is Not About Which Race Likes It Better, It Is About Doing What You Like."
Appendix A: Tables
Appendix B: Detail on Knowledge Networks Sampling
Appendix C: Test for Vignettes
Appendix D: Selected Questions from Knowledge Networks Survey
Appendix E: Detail on NELS Sampling and Data
Notes
Reference
Index