Society imposes limits on individual freedom from "summary" of Blood and Guts in High School by Kathy Acker
In our world, society dictates what is acceptable and what is not. It sets boundaries on individual freedom, shaping our lives in ways we may not even realize. These limits are ingrained in us from a young age, reinforced by the norms and expectations of those around us. We are taught to conform, to fit into a mold that society has created for us. As we grow older, these limits become more apparent. We are told how to dress, how to act, how to speak. We are expected to follow the rules, to behave in a certain way. Any deviation from these norms is met with disapproval, with judgment. We are pressured to conform, to suppress our true selves in order to fit in. But what happens...
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