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Cyborg or Goddess? Donna Haraway: Edited by: Dr. Kay Picart and Donna Gallagher Based on a presentation by: Jay M. Gipson-King & Katheryn Wright Gender, Authority, and the Politics of Representation in Science & Art July 20, 2004

Key Terms: Cyborg Traditional & SF What are the traditional and science ficition definitions of “Cyborg”?

Game time! Find that Cyborg!

Haraway’s Cyborg #1 Cyborg as Hunter Describe Haraway’s concept of Cyborg as hunter:

Haraway’s Cyborg #2 Cyborg as metaphor Describe Haraway’s concept of Cyborg as metaphor:

#1: Cyborg as Hunter #2: Cyborg as Metaphor

3 Crucial Breakdowns What are the 3 crucial breakdowns of Cyborg?

Cyborg as hybrid Describe Haraway’s concept of Cyborg as hybrid:

What about identity politics? What is Haraway’s identity politics? How do we make the jump to the cyborg?

Informatics of Domination  What would the politics that embraces fractured identities and complex networks of connections look like?  What are ‘Informatics of Domination’ networks?

Informatics of domination…a little game  What terms in the blank replace the old dichotomies found in traditional hierarchical systems…  For example…  When I say representation, you say simulation!  Heat becomes ______.  Reproduction changes to _______.  Biological determinism becomes _______.  Racial chain of being transforms into ________.  Public/private to _________.  Nature/ culture becomes _________.  Sex changes to _________.  Mind becomes ____________.  White capitalist patriarchy transforms into ______.

Homework Economy  What is Homework Economy?

Homework economy (2) What does a ‘homework economy’ look like?

The integrated Circuit  What is the literal definition of the integrated circuit?  According to Rachel Grossman?  As a metaphor?

Cyborg identity: 3 main points What are the 3 main points of cyborg identity?

Cyborg or Goddess?  What is Haraway’s overall definition of the term, “cyborg”?  What are the connotations of the term, “a goddess”?  What are the connotations of the term, “the Goddess”?  What, then, is Haraway’s choice?

Discussion Questions  Which would you rather be, a cyborg or a goddess?  Do you think Haraway’s call for cyborg imagery works on a practical level, or is it merely a “beautiful idea”?  How does Haraway critique other forms of feminism?

Discussion questions  In light of our readings in hooks and Schiebinger, how does Haraway handle the issue of race? Can cyborg imagery apply to groups other than white, middle-class women?  Do gender-bending characters like Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch or Rocky from The Rocky Horror Picture Show relate to Haraway’s cyborg?  Where does art fit into this analysis? What role does it play in the constitution of the cyborg, or does it?