Monthly Archives: August 2010

the technology of frocks

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Gill Kirkup

Now I know why its worth having a lot of money to spend on your clothes. Today someone sent me a link to CuteCircuit’s range of  ’wearable technology’. First was the m-dress: the marketing blurb says ‘ The wearer inserts … Continue reading →

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Gynoid/cyborg as a means of production

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Gill Kirkup

Recently I criticised a colleague who, when writing about women workers, described them and their activities as ‘the means of production’.  No – I argued pedantically – this term can only refer to non- human components of production – machines … Continue reading →

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Gaily tripping, lightly skipping, flock the maidens to A&E ( to parody a G&S lyric)

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Gill Kirkup

I felt disheartened after my recent fall. Having just got into jogging I wondered whether I was simply too clumsy for this kind of activity. Friends cheered me up with stories of other (younger, less clumsy, and male) people who … Continue reading →

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