Throughout the semester, we have looked at dystopian books like The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood and Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson. We have also watched dystopian movies such as “Battle Royale” by Koushun Takami and a movie adaptation of George Orwell’s “Animal Farm”. Each one of Continue reading
As we look through and reflect on our reality in the 21st century, we see how surveillance and data collection rule the world. It is nearly impossible to ignore how Jeremy Bentham’s panopticon parallels perfectly with our society. Sadly, we live in a time where technology contributes not only to our Continue reading
Dystopian governments come in various forms, each with its own set of oppressive characteristics. Totalitarian regimes, such as those seen in George Orwell’s “1984” or Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World,” exert complete control over every aspect of citizens’ lives. They employ surveillance, censorship, propaganda, and fear to maintain power, stifling Continue reading
I think the form of government that would be the least dystopian would be a social democracy. A key component of this form of government is its emphasis on social justice. Social democracy aims to limit discrimination based on differences, essentially eradicating racism, sexism, ageism, ableism, classism, homophobia, etc. This depletes Continue reading
It would be difficult to determine the least dystopian government system because it is subjective and depends on individual perspectives and values. So according to my perspective democratic forms of government such as the liberal democracy or social democracy would be the less subjected to dystopian characteristics. This is due Continue reading
From my vantage point, the establishment of a meticulously structured federal system emerges as a formidable fortification against the specter of dystopian outcomes. This contention finds its roots in the bedrock principles of power distribution, checks and balances, and local autonomy that are inherently woven into the fabric of such Continue reading
My definition of a dystopia is: A society that involves social and governmental oppression, causing severe injustice and lack of freedom. Dystopian societies often feature oppressive social structures that restrict individual freedoms and enforce conformity. This can manifest through societal norms, expectations, and discriminatory practices that limit personal expression and Continue reading
Meritocracy is a political philosophy or system where individuals’ advancement and rewards are based on their abilities, achievements, and merits rather than factors like social class, wealth, or other characteristics like popularity. Meritocracy, in theory, emphasizes equal opportunities for all individuals. It suggests that people should be rewarded based on Continue reading
In my mind the ideal society would look like “nature” on a pinterest board. Full of clean greenery and colorful flowers. I would imagine the society to look just look today’s world but take away the violence, oppression, injustices, and inequalities. In my society everyone have the same access to Continue reading
Merriam-Webster defines dystopia as “an imagined world or society in which people lead wretched, dehumanized, fearful lives. Though I haven’t seen a great amount of dystopian films they all seem to display the same idea, a world in which all humanity is lost. My definition of a dystopia is, a Continue reading
