Based on my experience with books, films, and reality, I think dystopia is defined as a society characterized by oppressive governmental control, societal chaos, and a dehumanizing and bleak environment. Examples of these characteristics can be seen in films like “The Giver” and “Divergent.” Starting with “The Giver,” the characteristic Continue reading
A dystopia can be defined as a real or imagined society characterized by oppressive conditions, injustice, and an unrestrained patriarchy which leaves its citizens/members to face restrictions on their own freedom and well-being. A dystopia is the inversion of a utopia, which Merriam-Webster defines as, “a place of ideal perfection Continue reading
Dystopia; /disˈtōpēə/ an event, society, thing, or place that is classified as inhumane or ‘bad’. I chose to define dystopia as something that is not a fictional or imagined society as I believe dystopia can be used to define anything that one views as ‘bad’. Furthermore, what I may view Continue reading
Based on my experiences with books, films, and reality, I would define Dystopia as a fabrication or imaginary place where people are unable experience even the simplest of pleasures in life; a place where people, who are controlled by a system of extreme oppression and injustice, live unhappy, hopeless, and Continue reading
Based on my experiences with books, films, and reality, a dystopia is classified as a state of living where a group is subjugated to a higher authority against their own will. Through this subjugation, injustices and wrongdoings are performed creating an oppressive living environment. In reality, certain populations, whether that Continue reading
The Webster definition of the word Dystopia says that it is an imaginary place where people are unhappy and afraid because they are not being treated fairly. From a realistic approach, I believe Dystopia should be described as a form of an injustice society and or reality. This doesn’t necessarily Continue reading
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the definition of Dystopia is “an imagined world or society in which people lead wretched, dehumanized, fearful lives”. In my opinion, Dystopia is defined as a world and/or society filled with injustice and/or suffering following an attempt at the creation of a utopia. I chose Continue reading
Dystopia should be defined as a world where things seem alright but there is underlying fear that all individuals live with. I wrote this definition because I feel it best suits dystopia, and describes the world we live in today. Although things seem great and we go through life trying Continue reading
In the kaleidoscope of dystopias, where the freedom of humanity decreases as oppression levels rise, the word “dystopia” fails to fit the confines of a dictionary definition. Mariam Webster defines a dystopia as an “imagined realm tainted by societal decay, suffocating regimes, and the erosion of humanity, thrusting individuals into Continue reading
Dystopia to me means “A world where people are afraid to speak up because they are treated horribly and are afraid of the consequences they might suffer from if they do use their voice”. In other words, racial injustice and inequality because of the color of their skin. The definition Continue reading
