ENGL 1005 Literature: A Global Perspective - Week 7 Review

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on key terms and concepts from the lecture notes for ENGL 1005.

Dystopian Literature

A genre that explores social and political structures in a dark, nightmare world.

Power

Ability to act or affect something strongly; capacity to direct or influence the behaviour of others.

Discipline

Controlling the behavior of a group by training them to follow and obey rules.

Punishment

A penalty served in retribution for an offense, such as imprisonment or fines.

Resistance

The act of resisting or fighting back against oppression or control.

Social Influence

The ability of individuals to affect the behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes of others.

Michel Foucault

A 20th-century thinker known for his work on power, discipline, and societal structures.

Control Agents

Entities that influence and regulate the actions and thoughts of others.