Dystopia: A place or standard controlled by a ruling force, that imposes great harm on society physically, mentally, or emotionally. This definition of dystopia feels accurate in a sense that it covers all bases of what a dystopia could be. We’ve engaged in various factors of a dystopia from government Continue reading
Normally I work relatively well with groups. My biggest roadblock when it comes to group projects is setting time away from my own priorities to meet with my group members. I think because my schedule is very unforgiving when it comes to flexibility I struggle with being there when everyone Continue reading
While I think religion can be helpful, I don’t believe it is the answer for everyone. In terms of the oppressed, I think religion is a great way for some people to cope with situations. However, it isn’t the only option. Everyone has a way they navigate certain situations or Continue reading
Edward Snowden, a former NSA spy, is widely known for speaking on the state of privacy in the United States. Firstly, Snowden is incredibly honorable in speaking out against the secrecy of privacy information that the country has been hiding against its citizens. He is an intelligent and experienced individual Continue reading
America. 2022. “Unemployment is at 1%. Crime is at an all-time low. Violence barely exists. With one exception…” The Purge (2013) The Pure navigates an aspect of dystopian American society in the year 2022. Government authority has created a day out of the year to be “the purge” in which a Continue reading
“Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development.” Kofi Annan American higher education is incredibly flawed. The biggest issue is that education beyond high school is seen as a privilege in a country that deems Continue reading
When it comes to group projects I generally tend to be excited about them. I love working with others and hearing new ideas or perspectives. Teamwork as a whole tends to show my strengths and weaknesses, allowing me to develop new skills in areas I wouldn’t have recognized prior to Continue reading
After diving into Five Faces of Oppression by Iris Young, I was presented with a new way to look at certain issues and structures in American society. In modern America we continue to see these forms of oppression exist. Personally, I believe as a society we are continuing to grow Continue reading
Dystopia: A divergence of reality, as a result of an issue, that cultivates a new society, way of thinking, and way of surviving. Being my most favorite genre of film and literature, dystopian fiction provides an answer to the “what if?”. It switches the lens through which we view our Continue reading
