Primary mentors: Jingtian Zong

UCSC faculty contact: Prof. Jennifer Parker

Location: 100% remote and online

Research Toolkits

Collective Reference List

Project description

This research project examines the complex relationship between gender and cyberspace, following the early spirit of cyberfeminism. Could we escape gender in a virtual space? How do gender and the Internet shape each other? How does contemporary technology enable and, sometime, hinder revolutionary changes? Drawing inspiration from historical and recent cyberfeminism theories and practices, the SIP interns will learn how to conduct research and address their own understanding of gender and cyberspace through web art, audiovisuals, and other digital mediums.

Tasks

The SIP interns will:

• Conduct research on topics including but not limited to cyberfeminism, gender identity, and online censorship in their own chosen cultural context;
• Make individual digital art projects (web art, audiovisuals, games, etc.) to address issues around gender and cyberspace; and
• Build a collective archive of the research and/or a platform to display the outcome art pieces.

Research Timeline

Group Meetings M/TH 12:00-1:30PM PST

Week P1-P2 Research Preparation

Week 1 Intro to Cyberfeminism: Gender and Technology, Cyberfeminism Herstories

June 26, 2023: Research Kick-off Meeting

June 28, 2023: The History of Women in Coding

June 29, 2023: Gender & Tech in Art, Initial Explorations

Week 2 Intro to Cyberfeminism Continued: Literature Review & Artistic Research

July 3, 2023: “Third World” Perspectives, Gender on Social Media