Octavia Butler: Visionary Fiction
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Navigating Identity and Power in Sci-Fi
This chapter explores the intricate themes of power struggles and identity within science fiction, emphasizing the experiences of Black woman writer Octavia Butler. Through analysis of her work, particularly 'Parable of the Sower', it examines the intersection of race, gender, and socio-political factors during a tumultuous historical period.
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