Technofeminist Storiographies

Women, Information Technology, and Cultural Representation

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Communication, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Women&
Cover of the book Technofeminist Storiographies by Kristine L. Blair, Lexington Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Kristine L. Blair ISBN: 9781498593045
Publisher: Lexington Books Publication: December 20, 2018
Imprint: Lexington Books Language: English
Author: Kristine L. Blair
ISBN: 9781498593045
Publisher: Lexington Books
Publication: December 20, 2018
Imprint: Lexington Books
Language: English

Technofeminist Storiographies: Women, Information Technology, and Cultural Representation analyzes both historical and contemporary accounts of women’s lived experiences of technology, from Ada Lovelace and Hedy Lamarr to women working across the tech industry today, and juxtaposes them with larger cultural representations of women and technology. The book explores both the relationship between gender and technology and the cultural contexts that enable and constrain that relationship, questions that call for opportunities for women to share their lived experiences and to have such experiences represented across media genres. Despite the rich, complex stories and histories women have with technology—as programmers, inventors, and workers—media throughout history, including film, television, games, toys, children’s books, and biographies, often inadequately and inaccurately represent them. Throughout the book, Kristine Blair chronicles the portrayal of the relationship between women and information technology across these media genres. Inevitably, the societal conditions that surround technology use—including portrayal through popular media—impact the extent to which women and girls gain and maintain access within those cultural contexts. This book calls for a more visible history of women’s technological achievements in which their stories are heard for generations to come, rather than be forgotten and unknown.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Technofeminist Storiographies: Women, Information Technology, and Cultural Representation analyzes both historical and contemporary accounts of women’s lived experiences of technology, from Ada Lovelace and Hedy Lamarr to women working across the tech industry today, and juxtaposes them with larger cultural representations of women and technology. The book explores both the relationship between gender and technology and the cultural contexts that enable and constrain that relationship, questions that call for opportunities for women to share their lived experiences and to have such experiences represented across media genres. Despite the rich, complex stories and histories women have with technology—as programmers, inventors, and workers—media throughout history, including film, television, games, toys, children’s books, and biographies, often inadequately and inaccurately represent them. Throughout the book, Kristine Blair chronicles the portrayal of the relationship between women and information technology across these media genres. Inevitably, the societal conditions that surround technology use—including portrayal through popular media—impact the extent to which women and girls gain and maintain access within those cultural contexts. This book calls for a more visible history of women’s technological achievements in which their stories are heard for generations to come, rather than be forgotten and unknown.

More books from Lexington Books

Cover of the book Pathways, Potholes, and the Persistence of Women in Science by Kristine L. Blair
Cover of the book Changing Regional Alliances for China and the West by Kristine L. Blair
Cover of the book Removing the Commons by Kristine L. Blair
Cover of the book Participation and Empowerment at the Grassroots by Kristine L. Blair
Cover of the book Social Media by Kristine L. Blair
Cover of the book Trust in the Capacities of the People, Distrust in Elites by Kristine L. Blair
Cover of the book Military Brass vs. Civilian Academics at the National War College by Kristine L. Blair
Cover of the book Winning Votes by Abusing Reason by Kristine L. Blair
Cover of the book The Haitian Creole Language by Kristine L. Blair
Cover of the book Heavy Metal Music and the Communal Experience by Kristine L. Blair
Cover of the book Family-Friendly Policies and Practices in Academe by Kristine L. Blair
Cover of the book Living Soviet in Ukraine from Stalin to Maidan by Kristine L. Blair
Cover of the book Jewish–Christian Difference and Modern Jewish Identity by Kristine L. Blair
Cover of the book Beyond Monopoly by Kristine L. Blair
Cover of the book Van Gogh among the Philosophers by Kristine L. Blair
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy