Russell T Davies and Steven Moffat: eras of the new Doctor Who

The aim of this essay is to analyze the seasons of the science-fiction series Doctor Who that have been produced since 2005, comparing the work of the two showrunners Russell T. Davies and Steven Moffat, and focusing in particular on their portrayal of women, LGBT people, and race. The first chapter gives a definition of science fiction as a literary genre, and presents a brief history of the connection between women and science fiction, and of the representation of race within the genre. The second chapter introduces the TV series and its basic elements, characters, and villains. The third chapter consists of the actual analysis of the work of the two producers.