Definition of Feminism The theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes. Organized activity on behalf of women’s rights and interests.

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Definition of Feminism The theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes. Organized activity on behalf of women’s rights and interests.

Definition of Technology The branch of knowledge that deals with industrial arts, applied science, engineering The terminology of any art, science, etc. A technological process, invention, method or the like The sum of the ways in which a social group provide themselves with the material objects of their civilization

“the Information Age” What does the term mean? What fuels the “information age”? What knowledge, abilities and skills are necessary to succeed in the “information age”?

Gender stereotypes Characteristics of “masculine” Characteristics of “feminine”

Some philosophical concepts Essentialism versus existentialism –Essence presuppose existence –Existence presupposes essence

Other important concepts “Gendering” of technologies “Black box” Gender and the concept of “skill” –“de-skilling” Public versus private sphere

Theories of feminism-technology Eco-feminism –Science and technology are bad—avoid them Liberal Feminism –Science and technology are good—fix women so they fit in Social Feminism –Science and technology should be fixed and then women will fit in

Theories regarding impact of technology and science Technological Determinism: technology is independent, autonomous factor causing fundamental changes in society Social Shaping Approach: recognizes that the relationship between society and technology is reciprocal

Questions about science and knowledge Sociology of Scientific Knowledge: science is affected by the society in which it is developed The idea of knowledge: is it patriarchal? How much is it shaped by the society surrounding it? How does the ‘scientific method’ really work?

Questions about work and labor Labor Process Debate: relationship between capitalists and workers is major factor in technology development Intersection of gender-economics- technology: what is the effect of women’s lower wages on technology development?