http://rehberger.us/history/?p=58 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:11:45 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://rehberger.us/history/?p=58&cpage=1#comment-61 TheNelsMantra Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:53:59 +0000 http://rehberger.us/history/?p=58#comment-61 Interesting post that brings up some good points to consider. Personally, I think the reason women are somewhat ignored in cyberspace studies is because of the remaining vestiges of sexism within our society - even in cyberspace maleness is still privileged. As Lister and etc. point out, "new media" can be considered an extension of (and reveal) social values. In this case, the lack of attention to women reveals how patriarchy is still very much alive and shapes how notions regarding cyberspace are understood and studied. My question is, can this patriarchy ever be overcome within cyberspace as the creation and subsequent development of the Internet(s) was a direct result of patriarchal values and world views within our society? Interesting post that brings up some good points to consider. Personally, I think the reason women are somewhat ignored in cyberspace studies is because of the remaining vestiges of sexism within our society – even in cyberspace maleness is still privileged. As Lister and etc. point out, “new media” can be considered an extension of (and reveal) social values. In this case, the lack of attention to women reveals how patriarchy is still very much alive and shapes how notions regarding cyberspace are understood and studied. My question is, can this patriarchy ever be overcome within cyberspace as the creation and subsequent development of the Internet(s) was a direct result of patriarchal values and world views within our society?

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