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Science Fiction, Race, the Fifties, and Beyond.

The article offers the author's insights on the condition of African-Americans. The author says that there are several literature which reflects the social status of African-Americans such as the book "Afro-Future Females: Black Writers Chart Science Fiction's Newest New-Wave Trajectory," by Marleen...

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Published in:Xavier Review Vol. 33; no. 1; pp. 59 - 65
Main Author: NOONAN, BONNIE
Format: Article
Published: Xavier Review Press Spring2013
Subjects:
African American social conditions
Race discrimination
Afro-Future Females: Black Writers Chart Science Fiction's Newest New-Wave Trajectory (Book)
Day the Earth Stood Still, The (Film)
Science fiction
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article offers the author's insights on the condition of African-Americans. The author says that there are several literature which reflects the social status of African-Americans such as the book "Afro-Future Females: Black Writers Chart Science Fiction's Newest New-Wave Trajectory," by Marleen S. Barr and film "The Day the Earth Stood Still." He mentions that science fiction film and literature emphasizes the value of African-Americans and that race discrimination must be eradicated.