Cold War Fears: Conformity and Freedom in Dystopian Literature
Words: 1125 Pages: 4 6162Introduction The Cold War era, a period marked by geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, fundamentally transformed perceptions of freedom and control both within the United States and globally. This period was characterized by a stark dichotomy between democratic and communist ideologies, leading to widespread fear and suspicion. The Soviet Union and the People’s Republic of China were particularly emblematic of this fear due to the high degree of conformity they imposed on their citizens. This […]