ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the question of method in sociology/anthropology of science in India and invites the readers to think of a feminist sociology/anthropology of science. It discusses the need for a narrative turn in the sociology of science in India. A narrative turn in science and technology studies (STS) influenced by cultural anthropology is much relevant today. The first step to have a feminist sociology of science is to question the old sociology of science that is still prevalent in India. Feminist sociologists of science need to attribute importance to narratives, biographies and autobiographies when they study and understand the lifeworlds of women scientists. This chapter discusses the case of women scientists of Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to describe the importance of narratives. Narratives help us to understand the complexity of the everyday life of women scientists and the ways in which they engage with the identity of a scientist and woman. A feminist sociology of science would challenge the masculinity of science by looking at the specific experiences of Dalits, women and minorities in sciences. It would also question the scientific masculinity of sociology by listening to more Dalit, tribal, Other Backward Classes (OBC) and minority men and women sociologists.
