Are Engineering and Social Justice (In)commensurable? A Theoretical Exploration of Macro-Sociological Frameworks

摘要: The degree to which engineering and social justice as fields of practice are (in)commensurable remains an open question. To illuminate important dimensions that question, we explore intersections between those two macro-sociological frameworks. Those theoretical frameworks—structural functionalism conflict—represent contrasting perspectives on how society should be organized. Specifically, reveal conceptual alignments structural engineering/engineering education conflict justice. suggest some salient potential catalysts for tensions provide a useful ideological mirror reflection by all who committed the profession and/or