The Biopolitics of Postmodern Bodies: Constitutions of Self in Immune System DiscourseDonna HarawayDonna HarawayStudent EditionStudent Edition

Prepared by:

Dr. Kay Picart

Guide Questions

What is Haraway’s thesis statement?

Why does she contend that scientific discourses are “lumpy”?

The Evolution of Gershon’s Immunological Orchestra (1968):

cooperation

The Evolution of Gershon’s Immunological Orchestra (1974): T

cell conductor; thymus as helper

The Evolution of Gershon’s Immunological Orchestra (1977): T cells Ly1; Ly2,3-joint conductors; Ly

1,2,3-prompter

The Evolution of Gershon’s Immunological Orchestra (1982): T cells-conductor; Lyt 1&2-prompters:

G.O.D. resigned to conflict

Guide Question

Why does Haraway say bodies have become cyborgs?

The problem of the Individual

How has the “individual” been defined scientifically (e.g., Huxley, Dawkins)?

Guide Question

How does Haraway form an analogy between astronomical and immunological representations?

Guide Question

According to Haraway, how does colonial discourse persist in Immunology discourse?

Final Question

Why does Haraway conclude with a section on science fiction?