For my term project, I chose Janet Vertesi’s “Pygmalion’s Legacy: Cyborg Women in Science Fiction”. I think that Vertesi is arguing that cyborg women, in science fiction, reflect society’s view of an ideal woman. Throughout the article, Vertesi analyzes example of cyborg women in science fiction, and she uncovers alarming similarities of what it means to be a cyborg woman. Through the analysis, Vertesi is able to come up with the idea that cyborg women reflect a society’s cultural beliefs. I selected this article because I strongly relate to the theme. It questions society’s view of what makes a woman. In particular, it questions society’s view of the idea woman. As a female, I have been slightly aware of these views since middle school.
