Dystopia refers to a fictional or real-world society characterized by oppressive social, political, and economic systems, technological or environmental disasters, and a general sense of despair, often resulting in dehumanization, suffering, and a loss of individual freedoms. This definition is supported by the works of classic dystopian literature such as Continue reading
Michel Foucault’s concept of Panopticism emphasizes how society is structured as a hierarchical system with the power to observe, control, and normalize the behavior of the individuals. Panopticism is a discipline that is empowered by the constant surveillance of the subjects, driving them to behave in a particular manner that Continue reading
Climate change caused by human actions can certainly be seen as a form of oppression, particularly for those who are most vulnerable to its impacts. At its core, oppression involves the use of power to limit the agency and opportunities of others, often based on characteristics like race, gender, or Continue reading
Today, technology has transformed many aspects of our lives, including how we communicate, work, and access information. This transformation has definitely come at a cost, explicitly concerning our dwindling right to privacy. Many of the technologies we use today, such as social media, online shopping, and mobile apps, require us Continue reading
I think that the form of government that would be considered least dystopian is Socialism. A dystopian society is characterized by control of the people, censorship, surveillance, and a fear of the outside world. Socialism is almost the opposite. Socialist governments ensure that each human is given access to basic Continue reading
Unfortunately, all five faces of oppression are present in modern America. Workers are exploited to the highest degree on a daily basis. Not only are hourly workers being underpaid, but they also face a housing and food insecurity as rates of inflation increase and we fall to the brink of Continue reading
A dystopia is a place, real or imaginary, where most individuals in society have very little to no autonomy and subpar living conditions. A dystopian society usually is set in the future, far past the uncivilized days of our ancestors. These times are usually synonymous with post-war or disastrous eras. Continue reading
