A Feminist Perspective on Biotechnology and Technoscience.

Biotechnology has much potential to meet the challenges of the global society in diverse sectors. Hence, it can certainly contribute to improving the health conditions of women and contribute to their well-being. But this is not happening as expected on account of various factors. Although women have made much progress in getting access to science and technology education, they are still underrepresented in science and technology. Hence, there is an urgent need to enhance women's participation in science and technology, particularly biotechnology. Women's needs should be given importance in biotechnology research and development. For society to derive significant benefits from science and technology, particularly biotechnology, women's needs for technology should be taken into account and women's participation in science and technology should be enhanced. This should not be limited to laboratories but also to enterprises, whether they are small, medium or large. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]