the point in decision making when social, economic, and political concerns begin to affect science and how it is used to solve problems. Although scientific research identified the problem, it doesn't necessarily mean science will be used to solve it.
The reason why the king of Arcadia is angry when Atalanta is born is because "A. Atalanta is a girl, and the king wanted a son," which is why she's initially left on a mountaintop to die.