Current Social Issues?
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Re: Current Social Issues?
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There were many social issues explored in Kalayla. Racism, domestic violence, acceptance, poverty, the importance of family versus big business, and familial obligations through traditions.viviannganyi wrote: ↑03 Sep 2020, 04:21 What are the current social issues explored by the Jeannie Nicholas?
To me, I would say there are some current issues that have been delved into by the author. For instance, just to name a few, there is racism, sexual abuse, etcetera.
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I strongly disagree that discussing any issue makes it seem "new". Not discussing them or saying that because they are old they should be dismissed is precisely why so many of these issues never change. Repression doesn't change anything. Ignoring them doesn't make physical problems go away either. Why would discussing racism make it seem like a sudden and new issue? How would it do that? An example would be nice to see. How does addressing any problem magnify it either? If you have a fire in your kitchen does acknowledging it make it larger? I think this is an argument from an emotional place of not wanting to hear or see a problem since it doesn't affect the person feeling so.Joseph_ngaruiya wrote: ↑15 Sep 2020, 08:05I believe it all depends on how the issues are portrayed either in literature or in real life. Jeannie's writing style addressed these issues in a manner that a reader leaves knowing how actions impact others and what matters when it comes to family and personal relationships. To iterate on that, the reader also has an obligation to read the book with an open mind. For instance parents can learn that dealing with their children's attitude towards issues is critical. And that raising a child to be morally upright requires sacrifice and investment in time with them. Maureen is busy trying to make ends meet, which is a good move, but her child is also important. Kalayla is left to strangers and the society at large to teach her the right way to stand up for herself, which leads to her rebelliousness.
Even if a problem is new that doesn't make it irrelevant either.
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Indeed!AntonelaMaria wrote: ↑04 Sep 2020, 12:32 Race, sexuallity, gender equality, interacial marriage, domestic violence are the issues that stood out to me.
Also, sexual abuse, stereotyping and poverty and how the effects of poverty go beyond just poor clothing and housing.
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