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Donna Haraway's "Teddy Bear Patriarchy: Taxidermy in the Garden of Eden, New York City, 1908–1936" examines the intertwined histories of taxidermy, museum displays, and the construction of nature and race in early-twentieth-century America. Focusing on the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) and its iconic dioramas, Haraway analyzes how these exhibits, particularly those featuring Carl Akeley's work, shaped public perceptions of wildlife, masculinity, and racial hierarchies. She argues that the dioramas, presented as objective representations of nature, actually reflected and reinforced dominant ideologies of the time, including patriarchy, colonialism, and white supremacy. The essay explores the tension between the scientific aspirations of the museum and the cultural narratives embedded within its displays, demonstrating how taxidermy became a tool for crafting a specific vision of nature and humanity's place within it. Haraway connects the AMNH's practices to broader cultural trends, including the rise of consumer culture and the commodification of nature, highlighting the role of spectacle and visual representation in shaping public understanding of the natural world.

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