Has recent dystopian fiction prepared students to speak out?
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Has recent dystopian fiction prepared students to speak out?
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I tell my husband all the time that dystopian fiction is preparing me for what's happening to the world...for a while it was a joke, but now...
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None of this is to say YA fiction isn't a contributing factor. I think its awesome when you read stories if characters that challenge and inspire you.
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Collins makes an important point that the students of today need to be prepared to think critically and address the questions and problems that our society has created. As a teacher, I have found that the teenagers of today have become disheartened and feel voiceless. Dystopian literature (new and old) has the power to show students that they can have a voice and they can fight against that which they perceive as wrong in the world. In fact, my students are currently developing solutions to problems that they found in dystopian novels that are mirrored in our society today. Inspired by The Time Machine, one group of students is planning a community-wide event to break down barriers between social classes. Another group, who read The Handmaid’s Tale, are planning to fight for equal pay for women. These students, when first presented with the idea of student advocacy, cried out “They won’t listen to us,” but YA literature helps students to see themselves taking action and getting results. I know change does not happen overnight, but the rising voices of my students gives me hope.I think it’s crucial that young readers are considering scenarios about humanity’s future because those challenges are about to land in their laps. In The Hunger Games, I hope they question elements like global warming and the mistreatment of the environment, but also questions like how do you feel about the fact that some people take their next meal for granted and so many other people are starving in the world? what do you think about the choices your government, past and present, or other governments around the world make? What’s your relationship to reality television versus your relationship with the news for instance? Was there anything in the books that disturbed you because they reflected aspects of your own life? And if there was, what can you do about it? Because you know what, even if they are not of your making, these issues and how to deal with them will become your responsibility.
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I completely agree. I don't think it's just dystopian but all stories that feature role models. For example, Hermione encouraged an entire generation of young girls to study and embrace their smarts. Truly that's incredible.nfdoughe wrote: ↑24 Nov 2019, 20:08 I think that there is something to be said for stories with strong female leads when it comes to helping young women speak up. It's important to have role models to aspire to be like. I don't know about the scale it has, but I think that it's positive, and I'm sure there are individuals who find their direct inspiration from a modern heroine. The themes of dystopian stories I think are helpful too because they deal with dark realities but find hope, and that's important to teach young people.
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