Based on what I learned and experienced this semester, I would say the definition of dystopia is a bad place, state and society, where members of the society are coerced into great suffering and unjust treatment. Going based off of Young’s, five faces of oppression, exploitation, marginalization, violence, powerlessness, and Continue reading
My own comfort in the group is quite good. I’m confident in the group members that I have and our ability to get our work done and done efficiently. We all understood our roles and responsibilities that we assigned each other and our communication definitely helps us create a good Continue reading
I agree to an extent that “it’s crucial to keep imagining that things could get better, and furthermore to imagine how they might get better,” but I wouldn’t say it’s a reliable thing to depend on. Many times I believe people reminisce and think about the things they wish would Continue reading
Based on Snowden’s claims about the state of privacy in the United States today, I would have to agree with Snowden and his explanations about the state of privacy. Especially the concept that because of the way of the world, and how the system is set up, people who are Continue reading
As an exploration of dystopia, I would say Mad Max: Fury Road was an interesting depiction of what classifies as a dystopia. While it definitely fits the description of one, there were certain aspects that I did not expect to see in the film. I found it to be an Continue reading
I do believe that higher education in America is a dystopia simply because there is a narrative that many people need to go to college to fulfill the things they aspire to in life. Even after all of the persuasion and ultimately obtaining a higher education for jobs or other Continue reading
The Five Faces of Oppression include, exploitation, marginalization, powerlessness, cultural imperialism, and violence. In which I do believe all five exist in the United States today. The reason I believe that all of the five faces of oppression exist today is because when I think of those who are oppressed, Continue reading
While Merriam-Webster defines dystopia as, “an imagined world or society in which people lead wretched, dehumanized, fearful lives.” The definition of dystopia to me, is a place where unpleasant things happen, resulting in a bad environment that involves oppressive societal control which limits people’s autonomy to focus on an illusion Continue reading
