Sara Kendall
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Sara Kendall is a critical scholar at the intersection of gender studies, war, and technology, whose work interrogates how emerging military innovations reshape conflict and human security. Her most-cited paper, "Gender, War, and Technology: Peace and Armed Conflict in the Twenty-First Century" (2018), examines the gendered implications of autonomous systems and algorithmic warfare, drawing on examples like Boston Dynamics’ robotics and the U.S. Defense Department’s Project Maven. Kendall argues that these technologies are not neutral tools but are embedded in patriarchal and militaristic logics that redefine violence and agency. Though her citation count is modest, her research is foundational for scholars exploring the ethical and social dimensions of military tech. She contributes to feminist security studies by revealing how gender operates within the design and deployment of weaponized AI. Kendall’s work challenges students and researchers to consider who benefits from—and who is erased by—the future of warfare, making her a vital voice in contemporary peace and conflict studies.
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