Date of Award
2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Humanities
First Advisor
Carr, Emily
Area of Concentration
English
Abstract
This thesis argues that speculative fiction can be a persuasive tool in imagining new ways of conceptualizing gender and humanity, and an analytical tool for the exploration of gender, humanity, and intersectionality in modern American society. First, I present an analysis of Ann Leckie’s Imperial Radch trilogy, which invites readers to think about how gender and humanity are conceived, as well as who benefits from the enforcement of gender and humanity norms. Secondly, I offer the reader my own speculative fiction that simply takes as understood that gender identity isn't easy--but builds a story that is complex and has a character whose gender cannot be known.
Recommended Citation
Quin, Claire, "THE USE OF SPECULATIVE FICTION IN CONSTRUCTING GENDER IDENTITY" (2020). Theses & ETDs. 5984.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/5984