Feminist science fiction is a specific literary sub-genre belonging basically to the genre of science fiction. Feminist science fiction mainly deals with lives of women in the light of scientific fictional situations. It shows how society has less faith on women, but ultimately they are theones that emerge as protagonists. Feminist Science fictions mainly aspire for a healthy society free of favoritism. The writers of feminist science fiction want the society to value the work of women. Feminist science fiction is gaining more popularity in today's world because of the modern outlook of the people.
Most of these fictions include motherhood, political structure and femininity . In feminist science fictions we usually come across strong and determinant female characters who move us by their struggles . They usually present the tensions and exertions faced by the female characters and yet emerging as winners . By efficient writing skill the writers of feminist science fiction are able to create a new way of thinking among their readers. Some of the well known feminist science fiction books include:
- Motherlines and Walk to the End of the World by Suzy McKee Charnas
- The Gate to Women's Country by Sheri S. Tepper
- The Female Man by Joanna Russ
- The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
- The Shore of Women by Pamela Sargent
- The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin
- Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
Feminist Science fictions have had a number of television as well as film adaptations as well. These include
- The Stepford Wives,1975
- Wonder Woman, television series
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer, television series
- Xena: Warrior Princess, television series
Science Fantasy Fictions are gradually becoming more and more popular with the passage of time among women as well as the universal readers.
