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Challenges faced in adapting to mainstream society from "summary" of Educated by Tara Westover
Adapting to mainstream society was a struggle for Tara Westover, as she navigated the challenges of transitioning from her isolated and unconventional upbringing in rural Idaho to the norms and expectations of the broader world. Growing up in a family that eschewed formal education and modern medicine, Tara faced significant hurdles in acclimating to a society that valued academic achievement and professional success. One of the primary challenges Tara encountered was related to her lack of formal education. Raised in a household where schooling was minimal and higher education was viewed with suspicion, Tara found herself ill-equipped to engage in the academic rigors of mainstream society. She had to work hard to catch up on basic knowledge and skills that her peers had acquired through years of schooling, often feeling inadequate and behind others in her age group. Moreover, Tar...
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