My Point of View I believe that climate change can be a form of oppression because of how marginalized, undeserved and poor communities are treated when they are stuck by a natural disaster such as a hurricane, tornado, drought etc. Many people in these communities do not have the resources Continue reading
In which Dri and Zaria discuss the film version of Rick Yancey’s novel “The Fifth Wave”. Continue reading
At the start of the semester I viewed a dystopia as a place consisting of endless suffering for those who were deemed as outcast in society. In this world people were seen as less than human therefore they deserved to be treated as such. Their dystopian world would be filled Continue reading
Freud’s premise that any form of government is inherently repressive of human nature is a provocative statement. While it is true that governments, by their very nature, exercise power and impose certain limitations on individuals, it is overly simplistic to conclude that all forms of governance are fundamentally oppressive to Continue reading
A democracy would, in my opinion, be the kind of government that is least dystopian. A democracy enables the populace of the nation or community to select the leaders they desire. This makes it possible for the populace to have fair representation and stops power abuse. The people have the Continue reading
I original stated that dystopia represents what happens if a good intention goes wrong. However I now define dystopia as imaginary society characterized by oppressive, dehumanizing, and often totalitarian conditions that provoke a sense of despair and hopelessness. A dystopian society is marked by oppressive governance, dehumanization of its citizens, Continue reading
I would say that I am a Utopian thinker being that I rather focus on the hope that the future holds for me. An example of this in my present life is my tenacity and drive to always look for a solution out of my problems. I also do my Continue reading
Climate change caused by the actions of humans is oppression. Of the Five Faces of Oppression, this would be categorized under powerlessness. It is an undeniable fact that corporations cause climate change. While we should all be conscious of our actions and do our best to be sustainable and care Continue reading
I would agree that Foucault is correct. The panopticism is embedded in our society in multiple ways such as on college campuses in relationships, being away from your parents, children around adults, etc. When people believe they are not being watched they show their true colors. For instance, on college Continue reading
I would be willing to give up my privacy for safety. I would like there to be more CCTV security cameras around. Something I worry about often, especially as a Black woman, is that something happens to me, and they’re never able to find me or the person who did Continue reading