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Our Question, Our Blog: How do media representations of the future attempt to depict the future as sites of intersectionality, but fall short of their radical promise?
Through the lens of Westworld and "San Junipero" we will use our blog to take an intersectional approach to media depictions of gender and sexuality set in the future. Blogs have been sites of intersectionality over the years and people all over the world share their stories in their intricacies and complexities. We are here to share our voices, our opinions, our intersectional ideas about futurity and the media.
The Heteronormativity of Marriage in San Junipero
While many viewers loved and appreciated the Black Mirror episode “San Junipero” because of its happy ending and its depiction … More
Do You Like What You See?
“That is delicious.”-Logan In the host demonstration scene in Westworld, the male gaze dominates. Logan is a voyeur. He walks … More
Westworld Season 1-2 Clips
Westworld Season 1-2 Clips
Queer Futurity in San Junipero
In this episode of Black Mirror, the main characters have an interesting role in setting a narrative throughout the show … More
Welcome to Westworld: “Life Without Loops”
Westworld is a science fiction television series based in the future (date unspecified). This series was co-created by Lisa Joy … More
Are Radical Futures Profitable? Who Profits?
When analyzing these depictions of the future, we’d be remiss if we didn’t cover the intersection of capitalism and futurity. … More
San Junipero (Black Mirror) Clips
Black Mirror Scenes (password- futureisgender)
“Ghost Nation” and Indigenous Peoples’ Representation
This “Ghost Nation” scene is an absolute nightmare in terms of intersectional feminist representation due to its depiction of Ghost … More
Clementine Fights Back
Finally, Clementine fights back. Clementine had previously been subject to an endless loop of prostitution, inside which the … More
The Future is Gender 