The Smart Wife

In "The Smart Wife," authors Yolande Strengers and Jenny Kennedy explore the world of feminized AI and robotic assistants, revealing how these digital helpers often embody outdated gender stereotypes reminiscent of the 1950s housewife. From friendly digital voices to household robots, the book critiques our preference for domestic devices with feminine traits and the implications of such design choices. Strengers and Kennedy advocate for a reimagining of these technologies that embraces a more diverse and contemporary understanding of femininity, aiming to reboot the concept of the "Smart Wife" for a modern society.