The 'Star Trek' franchise also has elements of discrimination. For instance, there are species that are initially treated with suspicion or less respect due to their appearance or cultural differences. However, the series also promotes the idea of overcoming such discrimination through understanding and cooperation.
In science fiction, discrimination often takes various forms. For example, in some stories, there is discrimination against artificial intelligence. Humans may view AI as inferior or a threat, just because they are different from biological beings. This reflects our real - world fears and prejudices about the unknown and the 'other'.
One example is the portrayal of female characters having limited access to education. In certain Indian novels, girls are pulled out of school early to get married or help with household chores, while boys are encouraged to pursue higher education.
Well, in school stories, discrimination can often be seen in the form of class differences. Rich students might look down on poorer ones and not include them in their social circles or parties. There are also cases of religious discrimination. If a student follows a less - common religion in a school, they could face isolation or even bullying. For example, a Muslim student might be made fun of for wearing a hijab. And sometimes, discrimination related to academic performance exists. High - achieving students may be favored over those who struggle academically, and the latter may be treated unfairly by teachers or peers.
Another instance is faster - than - light travel. According to our current understanding of physics, traveling faster than the speed of light is not possible. However, it is a common trope in science fiction. For example, in 'Star Trek', the starship Enterprise can achieve warp speed, which defies known scientific principles. This is bad science used to enable exciting stories and adventures in the fictional universe.
One example could be a gay employee being passed over for a promotion repeatedly despite having excellent performance reviews, while less - qualified straight colleagues are promoted. Another instance might be coworkers making derogatory remarks or jokes about the gay employee's sexual orientation in the workplace, creating a hostile environment.
In 'Avatar', the corporate greed of the RDA Corporation is a major theme. They are only interested in the valuable mineral unobtanium on Pandora, regardless of the destruction they cause to the native Na'vi people and their planet. Another example is in 'Blade Runner' where the Tyrell Corporation's greed drives them to create replicants for their own profit and power, without considering the ethical implications of creating sentient beings as slaves.
The movie 'Carrie' also features telekinesis. Carrie White, the main character, discovers her telekinetic powers. At the prom, she uses her power to wreak havoc after being bullied, showing the destructive side of telekinesis in a science - fiction context.
One well - known example is 'Fahrenheit 451'. In this dystopia, books are banned and burned because the government wants to control people's thinking. Firemen are not there to put out fires but to start them by burning books.
In some science fiction, Krakatoa might be the location of a secret alien base. The aliens are attracted to the unique geological features or the powerful energy sources that were awakened during the eruption. They use the area to conduct experiments or as a staging ground for an invasion. For instance, they could be harnessing the residual volcanic energy for their advanced weapons or technology.
In '1984' by George Orwell, the Party gaslights the citizens. They constantly rewrite history, making people doubt their own memories. For example, if someone remembered a certain event one way, the Party's revised version would make them question their sanity. Another is in 'The Matrix'. When Neo first starts to realize the truth, the agents try to make him think he's crazy, denying the reality he's starting to perceive.