Roboti jako etnická menšina
Robots as an ethnic minority
Oppression, dehumanization and exclusion in the light of science fiction literature
Author(s): Pavlína TassanyiSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Studies of Literature
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: robot; science fiction; stereotype; ethnic group; social exclusion; dehumanization
Summary/Abstract: The initial proposal of this work is the classification of humanoid robots as members of a literary ethnic group. Utilising methodological approach of imagology, orientalism and sociology. This thesis deals with mechanism of oppression and social exclusion of robot characters in selected sci-fi work. Exploration of several examples proves that robots are discriminated as ethnic minorities as soon as they demand social equality.
Journal: Bohemica Olomucensia
- Issue Year: 13/2021
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 176-189
- Page Count: 14
- Language: Czech