Sci Fi Parody Genre Analysis

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The pattern that is seen again and again in the sci-fi parody genre is that science fiction does the separating and parody does the explaining. This is a very important concept to grasp because each genre plays a critical role in the portraying of either a message or critique. The science fiction does the separating. One might wonder why this is even necessary. But, in order to really view topics, you have to first be separated from them. The reason behind this is natural human condition called ethnocentrism. This cultural anthropology term means that you view others from your own cultures perspective and inherently believe that your culture is superior (The Definition). This is a natural behavior of human beings and it is this behavior that

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