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This essay examines how contemporary anglophone novels critique the promises and perils of digital media for female and Black communities.

Negotiating Collective Agencies and Digital Pharmacology in Contemporary Anglophone Novels – ‘Cure’ and ‘Poison’ for Female and Black Collectivities

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Essay explores the dual nature of digital media for female and Black collectivities, indicating nuanced critiques and possibilities.

This essay examines how contemporary anglophone novels critique the promises and perils of digital media for female and Black communities.
Analyzes novels by Lauren Oyler, Sarah Rose Etter, Patricia Lockwood, Teju Cole, Yomi Adegoke, and Kiley Reid.
Utilizes Bernard Stiegler’s concept of 'digital pharmakon' to frame the literary exploration.
Links themes to Feminist Studies, Black Studies, and Critical Internet Studies.
Findings highlight the ambivalence of digital media, showcasing both its connective capabilities and detrimental effects.
Novels illustrate the complexities of digital engagement for marginalized collectivities.
Digital infrastructures are framed as both opportunities and risks for agency and social relations.

Neumann et al. (2026) studied this question.

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