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Coming of age in a changing society from "summary" of Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Growing up in South Africa during the final years of apartheid meant that every aspect of my life was shaped by the laws and norms of a society in the midst of a major transformation. As a mixed-race child, I was a living, breathing testament to the illegality of relationships between black and white people. My very existence was a challenge to the oppressive system that sought to keep people like me apart. However, as the political landscape of South Africa began to shift, so too did the social attitudes that had held the country in a stranglehold for so long. I found myself caught between two worlds - the old, segregated society of the past and the new, hopeful society of the future. The changes that were taking place all around me were both exhilarating and terrifying. On one hand, I was witnessing the dismantling of a system that had oppressed millions of people for generations. On the other hand, I was acutely aware of the challenges and uncertainties that lay ahead. The transition from apartheid to democracy was a tumultuous time, filled with violence, upheaval, and uncertainty. As I navigated my way through this changing society, I was forced to confront my own identity and place in the world. I was a product of both the old and ...
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