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Title Technophilic Representation of Female Monstrosity in Nexus and Before She Sleeps

Author(s) Quratulain Fatima

Abstract This thesis explores the technophilic representation of female monstrosity through the novels Nexus by Ramez Naam and Before She Sleeps by Bina Shah. Employing a posthumanist feminist framework, the research examines how mutated and hybrid female characters use technology to challenge patriarchal power structures, redefine femininity, and reclaim autonomy within dystopian landscapes. By analyzing the interplay between monstrosity, technology, and gender, the study highlights how these characters are often portrayed as monstrous due to their technological augmentations which subvert traditional gender norms and demonstrate a form of monstrosity rooted in resistance and empowerment. The study delves into themes of technopatriarchy, technophilia, and the ethical implications of technological advancements, particularly their impact on female identity. Through a close reading of Nexus and Before She Sleeps, the research reveals how these novels portray female monstrosity as a transformative space where technology becomes a tool of liberation rather than oppression. The findings underscore the potential of speculative fiction to critique and reimagine the intersections of gender, power, and technology, offering a vision of empowered female identities that defy societal constraints. This work contributes to the discourse on posthumanist feminism by examining the subversive potential of embracing monstrous identities, positioning them as a site of feminist resistance and redefinition in contemporary science fiction.

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Department English

Language English

Publication Date 2025-05-20

Subject English Literature

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