Embracing the robotic: Products of neuroqueer reclamationon AO3.

Fan works about queer and neurodivergent characters depicted as robots are common on Archive of Our Own (AO3). The robot archetype has historically been used to other groups and individuals, especially on the basis of presentation or performance of affect and hierarchical care dynamics. American cul...

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Publicado en:Transformative Works & Cultures Vol. 48; pp. 1 - 2
Autor principal: Hogerhuis, Teddy
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Organization for Transformative Works - Karen Hellekson 2026
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