Science communication for social inclusion: exploring science & art approaches

Engaging communities at risk of social exclusion poses a big challenge for science communicators. We schematize a framework for projects using science & art to promote social inclusion, composed of 3 phases — design, plan and collaboration; implementation; and evaluation. We present a case study...

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Autor principal: Matias, Ana (author)
Outros Autores: Dias, Andreia (author), Gonçalves, Cláudia (author), Vicente, Paulo Nuno (author), Mena, Ana Lúcia (author)
Formato: article
Idioma:eng
Publicado em: 2021
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Texto completo:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/15249
País:Portugal
Oai:oai:sapientia.ualg.pt:10400.1/15249
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Resumo:Engaging communities at risk of social exclusion poses a big challenge for science communicators. We schematize a framework for projects using science & art to promote social inclusion, composed of 3 phases — design, plan and collaboration; implementation; and evaluation. We present a case study that aimed to engage with a community of migrant senior women, mostly illiterate. Our findings suggest high engagement was achieved by building trust, involving emotions, choosing a relatable topic and following participatory practices. Inclusive activities occurred on the short-term, but for medium-term impact, community insiders need to be regarded as a second audience.