In this semester’s course, we discussed the many perspectives behind the word dystopia. We gather that dystopia was related to the possibility of discomfort, inequality, oppression, abuse of authority, and more. But what is the true definition of Dystopia? It is written online that dystopia is an imagined state or Continue reading
I define a dystopia as a polarized society where fearful citizens tolerate the rule of a tyrannical ruler. Every dystopia is in a polarized state. A polarized state is a societal condition where the society is operating under extreme conditions. For example, wars and high political/religious tensions would be extreme Continue reading
A dystopia can be defined as a societal construct characterized by oppressive systems of control, inequality, and fear, where individuals’ freedoms are restricted, and their fundamental humanity is diminished, ultimately resulting in a nightmarish existence devoid of hope or agency. This definition draws from Iris Marion Young’s concept of oppression Continue reading
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