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SUMMARY:Gendering Robots: Robo-sexism & Retro-Tech in Japan
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 In humans and humanoid robots alike, gender- femininity 
 and masculinity - constitutes an array 
 of learned behaviors that are cosmetically 
 enabled and enhanced. In humans, these behaviors 
 are both socially and historically shaped, 
 but are also contingent upon many situational 
 influences, including individual choices. 
 I will explore the sex/gender dynamics, informing 
 the design and embodiment of artificial 
 intelligence and robots, especially humanoids. 
 Advanced technology does not necessarily 
 promote social progress but can be deployed to 
 reinforce conservative models of sex/gender 
 roles, ethnic nationalism and "traditional" 
 family structures.\n
 	Sponsored by Global Studies 
 in the Arts and Humanities\n
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 	Co-Sponsored 
 by the Academic Advancement Network; Asian 
 Studies Center; Center for Gender in Global 
 Context (GenCen); Center for Interdisciplinarity; 
 College of Arts and Letters; Department 
 of Linguistics and Languages; Diversity Research 
 Network; Graphic Narratives Network; Japan 
 Council; LBGT Resource Center\n
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 Price: Free\n
 Contact name: Global Studies in the Arts and Humanities\n
 Contact phone: (517) 353-8848\n
LOCATION:115 International Center
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