What could a human right to participate in science be?

Abstract At first sight, the idea of a human right to participate in science may seem absurd. Many assume science must be the preserve only of those with the training and aptitude to make a substantial contribution. However, feminist philosophy of science teaches that science is a social practice, with norms of inclusion and exclusion, and who, in fact, has the chance to participate depends on political and social assumptions alongside scientific ones. Political philosophers have also introduced