The Digital Everyday Is Using Feminist Theory To Reframe Technology As A Force For Good

Have you ever thought about how deeply technology is woven into our lives? Our phones, social media, even how we shop and work - it's all digital. Art, normative and subversive social narratives, critiques and trends - all originate, exist and operate online and are linked to complex algorithms that know us so well they can predict our aspirations and fears.

Never has technology been so intricately embedded in our lifestyles as a function. But how much do we really understand about this technology and how it affects us? The Digital Everyday is a course designed to help you explore this question, especially for people in South Asia. It uses a feminist lens to study how technology can impact people differently based on gender, identity, and background.

Presented in collaboration with Point Of View, Design Beku and Digital Narratives Studio, this is going to bee an iterative, and provocative space to research, produce, and amplify the possibilities of hopeful action through narrative change. The course is designed to be a collaborative journey where you learn alongside others. It aims to challenge the idea that technology is just a neutral tool and asks us to think about how many technologies are presented as 'normal', like it's always been this way. This course will help you see through the fog. It will explore the deeper impact of technology on society and theorize about how it can be used for better or worse.

But it's not just about pointing out problems: you'll learn practical ways to be a critical thinker when it comes to technology. Over the course of each module, you'll delve into questions of power and justice and explore how our everyday digital habits can be reshaped to create a more positive future.

• The Body and Tech: This course will explore how our bodies and technology are connected. How do we use our bodies to interact with tech, and how does tech change the way we see our bodies?

• Behind the Screens: The course will go beyond the apps and websites to see how technology really works. What happens behind the scenes? Who controls it?

• Your Digital Voice: You'll learn how to talk critically about technology. What are the good and bad sides? How can we use it for positive change?

• New Ways of Thinking: The course will introduce you to new ideas about technology and its role in society. How can we create a more just and equitable digital world?

Who is this course for?

• Anyone interested in technology and social justice

• Activists, artists, policymakers, and students

• People who want to understand how technology shapes our lives in South Asia

• Women, non-binary, queer, and trans individuals are especially encouraged to apply

How does the course work?

There are different ways to participate, depending on your time commitment and budget.

• Residents: Get the most in-depth experience, working with others and completing assignments.

• Learners: Take the course at your own pace, with access to all course materials.

• Auditors: Already familiar with the content? Join discussions and workshops.

Course Fee

The course has a sliding scale fee structure up to 10k, depending on your location and income. Scholarships are available as well.

Ready to apply?

Applications close on August 16th, 2024. So if you're curious about the scope of technology in the contemporary world and want to be part of shaping a better digital future, check out the course for yourself.

Follow Point of View here and apply for the course here.

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