Title: Bionic Woman (2007): gender, disability and cyborgs.
Authors: Quinlan, Margaret M.; Bates, Benjamin R.
Abstract: This paper explores a representation of overlapping categories of gender, disability and cyborgs in Bionic Woman (2007). The television show Bionic Woman (2007) is a popular culture representation that uniquely brings together these categories. Three themes emerged from an analysis of blogger discourse surrounding the show. The themes reveal significant disempowering potentialities for women, individuals with and without disabilities and cyborgs. Conclusions and implications of these themes are offered.
Subjects: BIONIC Woman, The (TV program); WOMEN on television; WOMEN in mass media; PEOPLE with disabilities on television; WOMEN with disabilities
Publication: Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2009, Vol 9, Issue 1, p48
ISSN: 1471-3802
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-3802.2009.01115.x

Bionic Woman (2007): gender, disability and cyborgs.

Quinlan, Margaret M.; Bates, Benjamin R.