“Female cyborgs in the wild, wild west” : how HBO’s Westworld uses technology and religion to perpetuate gender binaries

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dc.contributor.advisor Krishnamurti, Sailaja, 1976-
dc.creator Wright, Natasha
dc.date.accessioned 2023-06-05T14:59:29Z
dc.date.available 2023-06-05T14:59:29Z
dc.date.issued 2023-05-11
dc.identifier.uri http://library2.smu.ca/xmlui/handle/01/31755
dc.description 1 online resource (91 pages)
dc.description Includes abstract.
dc.description Includes bibliographical references (pages 83-91).
dc.description.abstract I examine seasons one to three of <i>Westworld</i> to extract specific ideas of gender using the characters Dolores and Maeve as primary figures for analysis. I argue that the show uses ideas of creation and gender that imitate the Judeo-Christian story of Genesis. <i>Westworld</i> displays bodies of artificial intelligence that expose societal fears surrounding radical feminism and technology. When we assume that technology is neutral, we leave ourselves susceptible to continuing a legacy of sexism. en_CA
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dc.language.iso en en_CA
dc.publisher Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University
dc.subject.lcsh Westworld (Television program)
dc.subject.lcsh Gender identity on television
dc.subject.lcsh Robots on television -- Social aspects
dc.subject.lcsh Women on television -- Social aspects
dc.subject.lcsh Bible. Genesis -- Feminist criticism
dc.title “Female cyborgs in the wild, wild west” : how HBO’s Westworld uses technology and religion to perpetuate gender binaries en_CA
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thesis.degree.name Master of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies
thesis.degree.level Masters
thesis.degree.discipline Religious Studies
thesis.degree.grantor Saint Mary's University (Halifax, N.S.)
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