GATTACA

1) In what way does GATTACA represent the elements of a dystopian society?

GATTACA represents the elements of a dystopian society because
- for starters it takes place in the not so distant future, imagined future. 

- Propaganda is used to control the citizens of society:  Gattaca uses propaganda to control the citizens in the society information modification and only certain information's been provided also persuades the population to agree with the higher-ups.

-Information, independent thought, and freedom are restricted: A person’s career and life depends on his/her genes; it is used exclusively to determine one’s potential. People with great genetic profiles are hired into higher level jobs while the others are considered useful for menial work only. Even though people with “inferior” genes can still do well, they are never given the chance to prove themselves. Their genes are not good enough for them to be considered for any respectable positions.

-A Figurehead or concept is worshipped by the citizens of the society: The concept of perfection is worshipped in Gattaca. If you do not have the superior genes you will be discriminated against.

-Citizens live in a dehumanized state: In Gattica citizens are deprived of human qualities because humans are genetically engineered.

-The society is an illusion of a perfect utopian world: This movie has this characteristic as well because genes of citizens and new babies are modified to be perfect humans.

2) In what way might GATTACA be considered a representation of a utopian society? 

Gattaca might be considered a representation of a utopian society because it is in a state that is ideally perfect in respect of politics, laws, customs, and conditions. It is about a world that no longer discriminates against gender, class or religion. A world attempting to create utopia by genetically enhancing reproduction does not leave much to an otherwise natural process. This perfection, is an attempt to create a perfect world and a technologically advanced society.


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