Technofeminism

Technofeminism explores the role gender plays in technology. It is often examined in conjunction with intersectionality, a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw which analyzes the relationships among various identities, such as race, socioeconomic status, sexuality, gender, and more.[1] However, many scholars, such as Lori Beth De Hertogh, Liz Lane, and Jessica Oulette, as well as Angela Haas, have spoken out about the lack of technofeminist scholarship, especially in the context of overarching technological research.[1]

A primary concern of technofeminism is the relationship between historical and societal norms, and technology design and implementation.[2] Technofeminist scholars actively work to illuminate the often unnoticed inequities ingrained in systems and come up with solutions to combat them.[2] They also research how technology can be used for positive ends, especially for marginalized groups.[2]

  1. ^ a b De Hertogh, Lori; Lane, Liz; Ouellette, Jessica (2019-01-01). ""Feminist Leanings:" Tracing Technofeminist and Intersectional Practices and Values in Three Decades of Computers and Composition". Computers and Composition.
  2. ^ a b c Haas, Angela M. (2018), "Toward a Digital Cultural Rhetoric", The Routledge Handbook of Digital Writing and Rhetoric, Routledge, pp. 412–422, doi:10.4324/9781315518497-39, ISBN 978-1-315-51849-7, retrieved 2022-02-24