GSST 187: Women, Gender, and Technology

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; extra reading, 2 hours; term paper, 1 hour

Catalog page 349

Prerequisites: one of the following courses: GSST 001, GSST 001H, GSST 001S

Description: Introduces historical and sociological studies of gender and technology. Examines how women have been affected by technological developments and how gender ideologies informed the design and implementation of various technologies. Explores the relations among technology, material culture, sustainability, and power. Technologies covered include those in the household, the workplace, and cyberspace.

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