Feminist dystopia is a genre of speculative fiction that explores societies where gender inequality is exaggerated or reversed, often highlighting the struggles of women. These narratives critique patriarchal structures and envision futures where women's rights are severely restricted or where matriarchal systems dominate. In feminist dystopian works, themes often include oppression, resistance, and the quest for autonomy. Notable examples include Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale", which depicts a theocratic regime that subjugates women, and Octavia Butler's "Parable of the Sower", which presents a world grappling with social collapse and gender dynamics.