Robots as an Ethnic Minority. Oppression, Dehumanization and Exclusion in the Light of Science Fiction Literature

Abstract

IN THE LIGHT OF SCIENCE FICTION LITERATUREThe initial proposal of this work is the classification of humanoid robots as members of a literary ethnic group. Utilising methodological approach of imagology, orientalism and sociology. This thesis deals with mechanism of oppression and social exclusion of robot characters in selected sci-fi work. Exploration of several examples proves that robots are discriminated as ethnic minorities as soon as they demand social equality.