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Cultural and social divides from "summary" of Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
The concept of cultural and social divides runs deep in our society. It's not just about the color of your skin or the language you speak; it's about the way you are perceived by others and how you perceive them in return. Growing up in South Africa during apartheid, I was keenly aware of these divides. The government had enforced a system of racial segregation that not only separated people physically but also mentally and emotionally. The divide between blacks, whites, coloreds, and Indians was not just about where you lived or went to school; it was about who you were allowed to be friends with, who you could marry, and even who you could interact with in public spaces. As a mixed-race child, I was a living representation of these divides. My existence was illegal under apartheid laws, and I was constantly reminded of that fact. I couldn't walk down the street with my mother without people staring and whispering behind our backs. I couldn't go to certain places or do certain things because of the color of my skin. Even with...
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