Virtual Misogyny

To add to the list of masculinist standardization: 

Women with long fingernails are complaining that iPhones are sexist, according to the Los Angeles Times. The iPhone’s virtual keyboard responds to the electrical charge emitted by fingertips, not fingernails. “Considering ergonomics and user studies indicating men and women use their fingers and nails differently, why does Apple persist in this misogyny?” says Erica Watson-Currie, 39, a consultant and lecturer. (Source NZ Herald).

One thought on “Virtual Misogyny

  1. Cherie

    Women with longer finger nails also have difficulty playing the piano, typing on keyboard, etc – ergonomics and user studies indicate men and women use their finger tips differently,….ATM’s are they misogynistic too? And what about contact lenses, taking off earings, wearing necklances? This same argument has come up against touch screen monitors and anything involving use of fingers. So, should every gadget designer, change the design of products to accommodate users with long nails?, or should (like in the past) those with long nails, just work around the problem. I think the later, is ideal – rather than the former. I think we should focus on IPhone’s lack of video camera, more storage, and other features.

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