dystopian/utopian society definition, types, and examples
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Dystopian/Utopian Society
Definition, types, and examples
Utopian Society
A Place, state or condition that is ideally perfect in respect to politics, laws, customs, and conditions.
Golden Age, Amana colonies
http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/amana/utopia.htm
Dystopian Society
An imagined universe where the outward appearance (to audience and main characters) is one of perfection, but corruption oppressive control make it less than perfect.
Examples from film: The Island, The Matrix, Wall-E, Demolition Man, Book of Eli, District 9, 12 Monkeys
Examples from Books: Nineteen Eighty-Four, Lord of the Flies, Fahrenheit 451, Time Machine
Characteristics of Dystopia
Propaganda is used to control citizens
Independent thoughts and freedoms are restricted
A figurehead is worshipped
Surveillance
Fear of the outside world
Dehumanized citizens
Natural World is banished and distrusted
Conform to uniform expectations: Follow all the same rules
Society appears perfect.
Types of Dystopia
Corporate ControlBureaucratic ControlTechnological ControlPhilosophical/Religious Control
Corporate Control
Bureaucratic Control
Technological Control
Religious Control