During our discussion today, we came across a topic that really interested me. It was right after we watched the video of the woman who was describing each letter of the alphabet. After watching some of us were debating on her use of tools as a means of describing and enabling oppression. In essence by giving women these tools we further confine them into the kitchen. But can't this also be said about every tool in society? Take for example this laptop I am using to type. Yes, the computer and the laptop computer have radically changed academia and the world for the better. We have nearly 24/7 access to information as well as the means to be productive (in a business sense) at all times. Unfortunately, this also results in constraint. For example with the onset of computers there is no excuse for any submitted paper to have spelling errors, or not be typed. In essence by having the ability to produce 24/7, we are forced to produce 24/7. Just a thought
Shaun
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Shaun, I had the same exact thought about how we have all these devices to make life easier, but instead of making life simpler, they just allow it to be filled with more! I don't know if these technologies have changed the world for the better, though. In some ways, yes. (i.e., this blog) But when I think about how technology is another dividing tool among those students that have and those that have not, it can be another device to oppress the "other." Of course, that's a whole different issue.
Interesting point! What struck me about some people interpreting the kitchen items as "oppressive" is that while they may have become oppressive to that individual because of their context, these items were not made with the intent to be oppressive. We live in a capitalistic society. These items were made with one goal in mind: making money.
LOL that decides it! No more tools for me. I'm bringing a block of stone and a chisel to take notes.
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