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XXI An Odyssey in Cyberspace: A Preliminary Look at Cyber-Feminism

Abstract: 
Cyber-feminisms are an emerging part of post-modern thought that take place in a new medium called cyberspace in parallel with historical feminisms. Contextualizes cyber-feminisms through a retrospective look in the area of art, introduces mythology of cyborgs and theory behind cyber-feminist drive such as genres that feed it and links to other myths such as science, allows for introduction of the committed poetry of cyber-feminism on the net, reflects on the conceptual essence of cyber-feminism outside of disciplinary and academic parameters, suggests an exhibition space and readings journey to map the future of cyber-feminism.
Author: 
Eva Salas
Institution: 
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
Year: 
2008
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Industry Focus: 
Information & Telecommunication
Internet & Cyberspace
Country: 
Spain
Datatype(s): 
Bibliographies & Reports
Theory/Definition