A History for the future: Australian women in science and technology

This video brings out of the shadows some Australian women whose achievements in science and technology have been largely unacknowledged. It attempts to redress the situation by bringing into focus some examples of their successes. It also makes the point that through the determination and dedication of women in the past, women today have inherited the right to forge a career for themselves in any field they choose. Evocative vignettes from the past together with pictures and interviews featuring modern women form an excellent vehicle for further discussion. Suitable for years 7 - 12.

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Credits

production company

Equality Videos

director

Anne Cowden

Duration

00:22:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1990

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

303544

Language

English

Subject categories

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Vocational guidance

History → Women - History

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - History

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Vocational guidance

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

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Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1990

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