Questioning societal structures from "summary" of Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward
In my life, I have witnessed firsthand the insidious ways in which societal structures can shape and dictate the fates of individuals. These structures are ingrained in the very fabric of our society, influencing everything from our opportunities to our sense of self-worth. They create barriers that are often invisible but no less real, barriers that can determine who lives and who dies. Growing up in the rural South, I saw how race and poverty could conspire to limit the possibilities of those around me. These were not abstract concepts but lived realities, etched into the faces of the people I loved. I watched as my friends and family struggled to break free from the chains of a system that seemed designed to keep them down. And in the end, I saw too many of them fall victim to its relentless grip. As I reflect on the lives of those we lost, I am struck by the ways in which their deaths were not just isolated tragedies but part of a larger pattern of neglect and injustice. These were not random occurrences but the predictable outcom...
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