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Feminist Philosophy of Technology

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According to feminist philosopher Donna Haraway, what is the primary concern of feminist philosophy of technology?

  1. To critique the ways in which technology reinforces gender inequalities.

  2. To develop new technologies that are more inclusive and empowering for women.

  3. To explore the relationship between technology and the body.

  4. To challenge the idea that technology is neutral and objective.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Haraway argues that technology is not neutral, but rather is shaped by and perpetuates gendered power structures. She calls for a feminist critique of technology that exposes these power structures and works to create more just and equitable technologies.

What is the term used to describe the ways in which technology can be used to control and oppress women?

  1. Technological determinism

  2. Technological sexism

  3. Technological essentialism

  4. Technological patriarchy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Technological patriarchy refers to the ways in which technology is used to maintain and reinforce patriarchal power structures. This can include the use of technology to control women's bodies, to limit their access to education and employment, and to perpetuate gender stereotypes.

Which feminist philosopher argues that technology is a gendered artifact that reflects and reinforces the values of the dominant culture?

  1. Judith Butler

  2. Rosi Braidotti

  3. Donna Haraway

  4. Karen Barad


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Haraway argues that technology is not a neutral tool, but rather is a product of the culture in which it is created. She argues that technology reflects and reinforces the values of the dominant culture, which is often patriarchal and androcentric.

What is the name of the feminist movement that seeks to challenge the gendered assumptions and biases embedded in technology?

  1. Feminist technoscience

  2. Feminist posthumanism

  3. Feminist new materialism

  4. Feminist cyborg theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Feminist technoscience is a movement that seeks to challenge the gendered assumptions and biases embedded in technology. It aims to develop new technologies that are more inclusive and empowering for women, and to critique the ways in which technology is used to reinforce gender inequalities.

Which feminist philosopher argues that technology can be a tool for liberation and empowerment for women?

  1. Sherry Turkle

  2. Lucy Suchman

  3. Cynthia Cockburn

  4. Wendy Hui Kyong Chun


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Turkle argues that technology can be a tool for liberation and empowerment for women. She argues that technology can provide women with new opportunities for self-expression, connection, and creativity. She also argues that technology can help to challenge traditional gender roles and stereotypes.

What is the term used to describe the ways in which technology can be used to empower women and challenge gender inequalities?

  1. Technological feminism

  2. Feminist technology

  3. Gender-sensitive technology

  4. Empowerment technology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Technological feminism refers to the ways in which technology can be used to empower women and challenge gender inequalities. This can include the use of technology to provide women with access to education, employment, and healthcare, to challenge gender stereotypes, and to promote women's rights.

Which feminist philosopher argues that technology is a site of struggle between competing values and interests?

  1. Sandra Harding

  2. Evelyn Fox Keller

  3. Helen Longino

  4. Donna Haraway


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harding argues that technology is a site of struggle between competing values and interests. She argues that technology is not neutral, but rather is shaped by the values and interests of the people who create and use it. She calls for a feminist critique of technology that exposes these values and interests and works to create more just and equitable technologies.

What is the term used to describe the ways in which technology can be used to promote gender equality and social justice?

  1. Gender-responsive technology

  2. Inclusive technology

  3. Accessible technology

  4. Sustainable technology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender-responsive technology refers to the ways in which technology can be used to promote gender equality and social justice. This can include the use of technology to provide women with access to education, employment, and healthcare, to challenge gender stereotypes, and to promote women's rights.

Which feminist philosopher argues that technology is a key factor in the construction of gender identity?

  1. Judith Butler

  2. Rosi Braidotti

  3. Donna Haraway

  4. Karen Barad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Butler argues that technology is a key factor in the construction of gender identity. She argues that technology can be used to create and reinforce gender norms and stereotypes, and that it can also be used to challenge and subvert these norms and stereotypes.

What is the term used to describe the ways in which technology can be used to challenge traditional gender roles and stereotypes?

  1. Gender-bending technology

  2. Queer technology

  3. Transgender technology

  4. Non-binary technology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gender-bending technology refers to the ways in which technology can be used to challenge traditional gender roles and stereotypes. This can include the use of technology to create new gender identities, to explore gender fluidity, and to challenge the binary division of gender.

Which feminist philosopher argues that technology can be a tool for resistance and subversion?

  1. Rosi Braidotti

  2. Donna Haraway

  3. Karen Barad

  4. Judith Butler


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Braidotti argues that technology can be a tool for resistance and subversion. She argues that technology can be used to challenge traditional power structures and to create new possibilities for social and political change. She also argues that technology can be used to create new forms of art and culture that challenge traditional notions of gender, race, and class.

What is the term used to describe the ways in which technology can be used to create new forms of art and culture that challenge traditional notions of gender, race, and class?

  1. Cyberfeminism

  2. Digital art

  3. New media art

  4. Electronic art


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cyberfeminism refers to the ways in which technology can be used to create new forms of art and culture that challenge traditional notions of gender, race, and class. Cyberfeminist artists use technology to explore new ways of representing the body, to challenge traditional gender roles, and to create new forms of community and connection.

Which feminist philosopher argues that technology is a key factor in the production of knowledge?

  1. Sandra Harding

  2. Evelyn Fox Keller

  3. Helen Longino

  4. Donna Haraway


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harding argues that technology is a key factor in the production of knowledge. She argues that technology shapes the way that we perceive the world and that it also shapes the way that we think about knowledge. She calls for a feminist critique of technology that exposes the ways in which technology shapes knowledge and that works to create more just and equitable knowledge-making practices.

What is the term used to describe the ways in which technology can be used to create new forms of knowledge that challenge traditional notions of truth and objectivity?

  1. Feminist epistemology

  2. Standpoint theory

  3. Situated knowledge

  4. Partial perspectives


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Feminist epistemology refers to the ways in which technology can be used to create new forms of knowledge that challenge traditional notions of truth and objectivity. Feminist epistemologists argue that knowledge is situated and partial, and that it is shaped by the social and political context in which it is produced. They call for a more inclusive and diverse approach to knowledge-making that takes into account the experiences and perspectives of marginalized groups.

Which feminist philosopher argues that technology is a key factor in the construction of the self?

  1. Judith Butler

  2. Rosi Braidotti

  3. Donna Haraway

  4. Karen Barad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Butler argues that technology is a key factor in the construction of the self. She argues that technology shapes the way that we perceive ourselves and that it also shapes the way that we interact with others. She calls for a feminist critique of technology that exposes the ways in which technology shapes the self and that works to create more just and equitable forms of self-construction.

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