Space does matter

Abstract

The article takes space as basic for discussing the electronic/media space and the psychic space of the subject. There are two major questions raised within this context: how to understand the relationship between those two spaces and how to understand ‘cyberfeminism’ (and its various practices). Comparing Donna Haraway’s cyborg with the definitions by Elizabeth Grosz, Judith Butler and Moira Gatens of gender and body, the main argument is that the two spaces must not be equated – as is often the case. Rather it takes sexual difference as enabling a space which is crossed by a desire whose ‘aim’ is not within but beyond the frame of cyberspace. Against this background, the ‘subject of a post-gender world’ is redefined as a subject who needs the electronic spaces as the stage where its gender identities can appear.

Woman and Technology: A Study on Gender Portrayal of a Female Cyborg in Ghost in the Shell (2017) Movie

“…It refers to the idea that technology is not women's enemies and should not be either used to dominate or be dominated. Sofoulis stated that cyborgs figure is not about one dominant being, to be submissive and surrender to the machine, but rather about exploring the alliances and affinities between women and technology (Angerer, 1999). The goal is to gain gender equality.…”