Overall cinema is not the exact reflection of society. It is exaggerated a lot in cinema. Some examples include the stunt scenes performed by Hero beating the entire villain gang single handedly. This is completely unrealistic. Similarly, the songs and duets are imaginary to the core. If two persons love, then the song sequence will be in some foreign nation but in real, nothing of this sort takes place.
Ultimately Cinema falls into three categories targeting Low income group, Middle income group and High income group. Consider a middle income group in our society. There are a lot of issues that arise in their daily lives. Normally, the man of the family goes to a job, earns and runs the entire family in most cases. There are a lot of issues here but no film shows the real picture of running a family but instead all films target the youth and 90% of the movies are based on love stories.
Cinema is business. A producer spends crores in making a film and expects huge returns from the cinema. So, if cinema reflects society fully, no film will become a box office hit. Take for example all real life stories of Gandhi, Periyar etc. They are a big flop considering box office. Cinema is commercialization and there is a small reflection of society in films where the characters are for real in society. All Characters in cinema are society based and they are generalized.
So, it would be apt to conclude that Society is a reflection of cinema as most of the films are targeted at the youth who visit cinema theatres regularly and portray their film heroes in real life. Cinema is just a generalization of the society with big exaggerations and Cinema is basically a story, some real but exaggerated to meet the expectations of the audience.
By: Chella Durai
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Filed under Arts And Entertainment by on Nov 20th, 2010.
They are indeed optimists, who know that cinemas are the true reflectors of society. From origin, cinemas act as the mirrors & simulate incidents that happen in society. Cinemas give not only recreation, entertainment but also create awareness, education and enthrall millions of people across the nation about the hidden aspects of the society & social prospect.
“A cinema stands for humanism, tolerance, for reason, for progress, for adventures of ideas and for the search of communal truth and reflects social aspects.” The earliest film of the world presented on screen named “La sortie des quvriers de l’usine Lumiere” is a true reflector of a factual story that happened in Paris which was directed by Lumiere Bros. The cinema in the world has remained a myth, inspite of the fact of reflecting the society, a stage came to film makers overcome the barrier by taking the trouble to match cinema stories close to society. “Cinemas in a community are like windows which look out on broader, richer & deeper things of life.”
As all oriental societies, the Indian society too has been nourished on societal facts from mythology. Extracts from mythology closely related to happenings of society provide enough opportunities for the audience to exercise their originality, imagination & fantasy.
Great pioneer personalities such as Jamshadji Madan also took certain historical facts of society while making cinemas which had already audience. “World War II” a great movie with excellent momentum started to emerge as genre particularly on the subjects culture, heritage of the society of that times. Every community of the world has got its own peculiar social traditions, which denotes psychological makeup, social concepts and made of social behavior which are captured and explored by cinemas through out world. Many cinemas use past great political personalities for raising their momentum. “Alluri Sita Rama Raju” a film by super star Krishna was made to release in more than 100 countries with different languages gives a conducive personality who sacrificed his life in achieving independence reflects Indian societal scene. Relevance of many great scholastic people’s thoughts today is coming true through the world of cinema that reflects ancient & modern societal facts. “Cinema must alternate between revolution and consolidation; it is the function of society to supply this dynamic element.” The cinema such as “Titanic” which has its record in wreckage of ship is also a social & accidental phenomena. World’s least expensive film named “The shattered illusion” is also a natural phenomena of the society that includes spectacular scenes of ship being overwhelmed by a storm that took place near Victorial islands practically. Bollywood cinema such as “Mangal Pandae”, Ameerkhan as hero reflects the social, cultural, spiritual, communal aspects of Hindu mythology before Indian Independence.
The sole reason behind the success of “Gadar” and “Lagaan” was the element of patriotism. People of society supported Ameerkhan and Sunny Deol in their patriotic roles and showered encomium on both the movies. The degree of integration of inner coherence and strength is closely bonded with cinemas. Coherence in a cinema refers to unity of theme. Cinema is one of the significant factor, that generates, promotes and visualizes smoother national feeling, is based on national societal endurance. Cinemas can accelerate the economy, the increase of efficiency and promotion of welfare in modern society. A socio-culture, whether diverse or homogeneous, is a product of many interrelated facts, which can be reflected using cinema. “A cinema cannot progress if it merely imitates entertainment; what builds a success is creative, inventive and vital activity of society.” Tollywood movies such as “Annamayya” reflects the life history of great telugu prolific writer named Annamayya who is disciple of “Lord Venkateswara”, latest movie “Sri Ramadasu” also mirrors the true social and cultural aspects of “Kancharla Gopanna” popularly known as “Bhakta Ramadasu.” Many films in Tollywood are extracted from the real stories that happened in society. The best quote, saying “Padamati Sandhya Ragam” a telugu film which takes place in America, gives a true & actual societal, cultural, economical aspects of Hindu people. Another recent film “Premistha” is based on true and real love story gives a lucid view of two lovers that prevails in the society. These films include the natural social aspects such as student’s behavior in colleges, enjoyment by students in colleges.
In Tollywood, that too in latest trendz we cannot expect a cinema without college environment, here also cinema reflects the societal aspects. The respect that the Indians show towards customs traditions and culture are truly reflected in many cinemas traditions & culture are truly reflected in many cinemas such as “Dheerga Sumangalibava.” Generally when one comes across the telugu cinemas they first reminicise the sentiments, attachments that truly exist and practiced in society. The cinema “Mayuri” a true reflection of a great dancer of Indian society who loses her leg in an accident, using an artificial jaipur leg she strives to excel in the field of dance and finally reaches her destination – reflects Indian communal confidence. “Thought is greater than armies, thoughts are more powerful than fighting men, their beginnings are feeble but their effect is mighty. These thoughts are shaped & sculptured through cinemas to reach the thoughts & expectations of onlookers.” The tremendous and fundamental fact of cinemas is essential integration, actors’ performance. Social unity throughout the ages. A cinema is one which earnestly desires to spread knowledge & wisdom.
Youth of India are the heirs apparent of this vast and diverse nation who are guided & educated through cinema. Individual’s interests and qualities in social functions are reflected through the cinema. We must praise those cinemas which are treading the right paths. As the media scenario in India has undergone spectacular changes since independence, it resulted in highly effective & efficient creation of cinemas. Cinemas act as leisure in the electronic era. Happiness is an inner state of cinema, beauty of a cinema comes from grace and simplicity.
Great reformers, pioneers painfully realized the deep rooted social problems, evils of Indian society and made them to disappear through cinema education to certain extent. Cinemas acts as the shield of Achilles in protecting the individual and societal interests. The social values, the cultural aspects of true and spiritual India are exposed through the success stories of “Monsoon Wedding” and “Gandhi” are highlighted and emphasized in many movies. Global avenues have been opened to explore society through cinema. “The aim of cinematic progress should be a marriage between ancient Indian thoughts and modern scientific endeavor based on observation in search of societal truth.”
One of the leading characteristics of the cinema of the new era is the abundance of its output. The modern age has witnessed a phenomenal rise in cinemas as they are very near to the society. The main motive behind the creation of a movie is to enable the society to societal facts. Movies with highly technology oriented sci-fi movies also depict the future society. Films such as “Extraterrestrials”,”Independence Day” from spiel berg gives mesmersing futuristic society before audience. The latest technological developments, mechanical and electronic devise are also reflected and used in creation of creative films such as “Die Another Day”, “Mission Impossible II” and “The Stealth” etc., Even though most of the movies released have fallen like nine pins at the box office cinema directors dare to create movies that closely relates to society.
The changes in the world from inner and outer limits, society to spirituality, from wearing to tearing, from the dazzling kingdom of nature to microscopic galaxy of science, from rich to poor, from belly dancing to bell ringing, what not every thing most extraordinary
In an extraordinary society are reflected through cinemas excitingly, entertainingly and enlighteningly using high modern technical, gadgets & marvelous scripts, we may expect even more societal aspects that will be reflected in the cinemas around the globe. It needs vital creative inputs to satisfy the demands of the audience as well as cadres for future years, The success of these movies will still increase value based education, qualitative knowledge, quantitative development through out global society.
By: Tolasi Adi Bala Krishna
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Tattoos have been around since the dawn of time. They can be dated back as far as the Neolithic times. Many tribes across the globe participated in the art of tattoos. The reasons varied from group to group but most of them were based upon religious beliefs or rites of passage. Then the spread of Christianity caused these forms of body adornment to be seen unfavorably.
They were often considered signs of paganism.The practice was discouraged. Even today tattoos still carry a stigma. Many people often associate these designs with criminal activity and loose morals. These stereotypes are just not true.
Lots of people who have them do not have criminal records and are upstanding members of society. It is true that some gangs do utilize tattoos to signify membership or criminal acts. These include ****** designs such as the infamous tear by the eye depictions. Tears by the eye are said to represent people murdered. Some will say this is a tribute to friends that have been killed, some- on the other hand- say it represents the number of individuals that person has murdered themselves. The reality is that the meaning truly varies from person to person.
If one has a tattoo- especially a highly visible piece- they should expect a certain amount of curiosity about it. Unfortunately prejudice and judgment also come with the territory. However, these options are becoming more culturally accepted and are showing up in mainstream society more and more. Popular television shows and musicians have shown that people with artwork are just people like everyone else. With tattoos emerging in everyday culture certain etiquette should be followed to respect the privacy of others.
Don’t be afraid of people with ink. They are not criminals and will not mug the next person they see on the street. It’s ok to be curious but limit the number of questions asked. Don’t ask them if it’s real, it is. A fake tattoo is unlikely unless they are twelve or it is Halloween. Don’t ask them if it hurt, of course it did. Tattoos are generally mildly painful but it’s not like cutting off a limb. Also refrain from touching without asking first. Unless it is healing it will feel just like normal skin, if it is healing touching it is not a good idea because their tattoo can become infected easily.
Each individual has their own motivations behind getting a tattoo and unless they are willing to divulge information, don’t get too personal. Asking what the meaning of the tattoo can sometimes be too personal of a question- this may be because it represents a passed loved one or a dark time in their life. Also some tattoos don’t have meaning and asking about it can embarrass some. Every now and then a person will take it upon themselves to tell the tattooed individual how they could never do such a thing. Its ok a have an opinion about tattoos but nobody wants a lecture.
People with a lot of ink sometimes get mislabeled as experts. Not everyone with a tattoo, even a few tattoos, knows all there is to know about the art. Don’t assume that that person can give personal advice about tattoos. They may be able to recommend a good artist, but that should be the extent of the questioning. The inked also can be bombarded by others who want to show off their art. Sharing tattoo stories can be interesting but only in the appropriate time and place. A grocery store line is not a good place to begin displaying all body artwork or giving elaborate descriptions. People have things to do and many don’t have time to have an impromptu discussion on tattoo history.
Today’s society is starting to accept tattoos but there is still a long road ahead. Keeping in mind that stereotypes are often just that, think before a judgment is made about an inked person. They are mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers and often live a completely normal life. It’s unfair to assume that because one loves art and self expression that they are criminals and drug addicts. Treat them with the same respect any one should receive and a valuable lesson can be learned.
By: Anne Clarke
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Filed under Arts And Entertainment by on Sep 5th, 2010.
The role of a teacher in society is both significant and valuable.It has far-reaching influence on the society he lives in and no other personality can have an influence more profound than that of a teacher. Students are deeply affected by the teacher’s love and affection, his character, his competence, and his moral commitment. A popular teacher becomes a model for his students. The students try to follow their teacher in his manners, costumes, etiquette, style of conversation and his get up. He is their ideal.
He can lead them anywhere. During their early education, the students tend to determine their aims in life and their future plans, in consultation with their teachers. Therefore, a good and visionary teacher can play a prominent role in making the future of his students while as a corrupt teacher can only harm his students much more seriously than a class of corrupt and ********* judiciary, army, police, bureaucracy, politicians or technocrats. A corrupt and incompetent teacher in not only a bad individual, but also an embodiment of a corrupt and incompetent generation. A nation with corrupt teachers is a nation at risk; every coming day announces the advent of its approaching destruction.
The importance of a teacher as an architect of our future generations demands that only the best and the most intelligent and competent members of our intelligentsia be allowed to qualify for this noble profession. It is unfortunate to find that generally the worst and the most incapable people of the society find their way into this profession. Anyone who fails to find an opening in any other walk of life, gets into this profession and recklessly plays with the destiny of the nation. An important reason for this is understood to be the poor salaries of our primary and secondary teachers which are no better than that of clerks. A large number of our teachers is , therefore, frustrated and disinterested.
They have to go for part-time jobs to meet their basic needs. Again, the teaching profession also does not enjoy due respect in the society. The primary and secondary teachers are particularly at a disadvantage. Their status is lower than that of doctors, engineers, advocates, civil servants; even lower than that of semi literate and illiterate traders. It would therefore require great commitment for an intelligent individual, however fond of education and training he may be, to forsake the career of a doctor or engineer in favour of teaching. Therefore, while selecting good teachers, it must be borne in mind that better opportunities,prospects and perks are offered to the teachers.
When we speak of good teachers it means that a teacher must be a model of faith and piety and should have a fairly good knowledge . A teacher should consider it his duty to educate and train his students and should feel responsible for it. He should feel that his students have been entrusted to him and he should avoid any breach of the trust the society has reposed in him. He should be a sociable person with his roots in the society. People should take him as their well-wisher and a sincere friend who cares for their children. It should be ascertained at all cost that a candidate for this profession has a natural acumen and aptitude for teaching.
He should actively participate in the social activities in a positive way. He should know the art of teaching with a deep insight into child psychology. He should always deal with the students in a just manner. He should not lose his self-control on mistakes his students may commit, and instead he should respect their feelings and ego, and should try to understand and resolve their difficulties with grace while keeping his cool. He should be able to smile in the face of bitter criticism on his opinions, and should not feel ashamed or humiliated to accept his mistakes wholeheartedly.
He should be proud of his culture, his national dress and his national language.He should be a missionary, a mentor, a reformer and a guide besides being a dedicated tutor. In other words, he should be a perfect teacher and a perfect educationist.
While highlighting the role of a teacher in the society, it is imperative to involve the role of parents, too, in the process of character building of the students. In the past, parents and teachers both used to make the best of their efforts to provide an atmosphere to their children congenial to the development of higher virtues and morals. But the gross social change over the last fifty years, large scale urbanization, ruthless competition for financial gains, and heavy preoccupation in everyday life deplete all time and energy from the parents, leaving behind little time or energy for them to monitor their children.
Whatever time they have at their disposal is consumed by newspapers, television and other recreations. As a result, the younger generation hardly gets any opportunity to share ideas with their elders or to enter into a meaningful discussion. On the other hand, this idea is gaining ground among us that education is not meant to build up better human beings, but only to get better jobs. Consequently, the students’ minds are obsessed with better jobs and dreams for higher social status.It is,therefore,duty of the parents, too, to take active interest in the day-to-day progress of their children both in and outside the institution and apprise them of the real meaning of education.
By: Shiben Raina
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Polynesian Caste system
Tribal Polynesian culture and society evolved into rigid castes in ancient Hawaii. Ancient Hawaiians were born into specific social classes and did not have the ability to move into another, except in the case of falling into outcast status. Each Hawaiian class had assigned duties and responsibilities to the greater Hawaiian society. These Polynesian Hawaiian classes were more severe then the tribal Polynesians where some movement was allowed, such as a commoner becoming a priest.
The Ancient Hawaiian Classes (in order of social status)
Alii, the Hawaiian royal class.This class consisted of the high and lesser chiefs of the realms. They governed with divine power called mana and had the right to wear certain feathers and protective capes. The Alii’s were a driving force behind the frequent warring throughout the Hawaiian islands as they contrived to extend their domains. Commoners were often required to prostrate themselves in their presents. They possessed the power to put a Kapu, a ban on someone or something.
Kahuna, the Hawaiian priestly class.
This class consisted of the priesthood that tended the temples and conducted religious activities in the villages. Kahuna’s possessed the ability (along with Aliis) to place a kapu on places and things, forbidding commoners. Scientists and exceptional navigators also were deemed to have kahuna status. Akamia advisors would be considered Kahunas. A kahuna nui was a high priest.
Maka’ainana, the Hawaiian commoner class.
This class consisted of the farmers, fishermen, bird catchers, weapons makers, craftsmen and their families. In a feudal Polynesian society, they were charged with laboring for the overall economy. Ancient Hawaiian economy became complex over time. People began to specialize in specific skills. Generations of Hawaiian families became committed to certain careers: roof thatchers, house builders (tiki huts!), stone grinders, weapons makers, bird catchers who would make the feather cloaks of the ali’i, and canoe builders. Soon, entire islands began to specialize in certain skilled trades. Oahu became the chief kapa (tapa bark cloth) manufacturer. Maui became the chief canoe manufacturer. The island of ancient Hawaii exchanged bales of dried fish and had contact throughout Polynesia.
Kauwa, the Hawaiian outcast or slave class.
This class consisted primarily of people who were considered to be of low birth and thus born without mana. They were not allowed to move up in the caste system or improve their conditions. The mingling of members from other caste groups with the Kauwa was strictly prohibited by kapu. This caste also included prisoners captured in times of war. These prisoners forced to serve the ali’i or were more often used for sacrifice at the luakini heiau. Crushing of bones with club weapons or strangulation was common.
The ancient Hawaiian caste fueled a feudal system relative to feudal systems found in Europe circa A.D. 1000. Ali’i gave lesser ali’i parcels of land who would in turn govern over them. The lesser ali’i divided the land into plots to be farmed and cultivated by maka’ainana families. Harvests were returned to the lesser ali’i, each taking a portion before being sent to the supreme ali’i.
Polynesian Feudalism
Feudalism is generally the system in place before evolvement into a nation state. Ancient Hawaii has often been called tribal. This is probably a misnomer. The state of Hawaiian organization when Capt. James Cook arrived had developed past tribalism, imagine a system of slaves (kauwa), peasants (maka’ainana), knights (kao warriors), priests (kahuna), Dukes (lesser alii) and kings (alii) in a Polynesian setting. However, the term “Polynesian tribal Hawaii” could be applied to an earlier time before chaste systems and economic specialization had occurred. I would consider this to be the state of affairs during the time of Polynesian expansion and settlement in Hawaii. Think of the ancient “barbarian” tribes of Europe before the fall of the Ancient Roman empire. (Northern Europe c.200 B.c. to c.900 A.D.).
By: Dave Sader
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Filed under Arts And Entertainment by on Jul 23rd, 2010.
The question has been pondered throughout the ages. What would happen to human society and civilization if human life span were drastically increased? Would wars cease, would we become an agrarian society? This too has also been postulated by Sci Fi writers like Isaac Asimov and others and recently a brilliant thinker Brian furthers this line of thought with this question;
“Isn’t it likely that an extended life would inevitably lead to an agrarian society inevitably leading to a technological regression?”
Of course, likely is a problematic word, because we are taking the typical mindset of today and projecting it 100, 250, 500, 750 or even 1000 years into the future. And mind you with robotics, future tech, etc. who is to say that will not happen anyway; that is to say that humanity will eventually equal an agrarian society. Isn’t it somewhat of a goal of Utopia anyway? Is technology the ONLY goal of humankind; seems rather silly. The forward progression of the species taken to the ultimate would include such things as:
Peace Tranquility Free from Want A Pleasurable Life Experience Meaningful Challenges Sense of Purpose
So, one could conclude that increasing the life span of humans to 1,000 years could greatly increase the quality of life, decrease conflict and help innovation, while allowing for the ultimate Utopia to come forth and be enjoyed by all. Since bio-science is well on its way to bringing forth such a world, why not allow it now in the present period, so we can all look forward to enjoying future periods together. Think on this.
By: Lance Winslow
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Have you heard of the Red Hat Society before? Maybe you have, but you don’t know who they are or what they really do. The society can be beneficial and fun to have a membership for.
The Red Hat Society gives women opportunities to network while enjoying new friendships they make with other women. Membership in the society is fulfilling, and ladies can help one another by living fun and free lives.
If you think that this is like a sorority, think again. Unlike what a sorority is, the Red Hat Society does not have any initiation or is it a volunteer club. It is an organization that is specifically set aside for the ladies.
Similar to any other organizations, the society has their own membership hierarchy. The founder of a local chapter is called the Queen, and local members are known as Red Hatters. They wear red hats and purple clothing for society functions for women over 50.
For those who are members and younger than fifty years old, they are considered Pink Hatters. They will wear lavender clothing along with pink hats. Once they turn fifty, they will have a celebration and graduate into wearing red hats.
Members are asked to attend a wide range of events, and they attend dressed elegantly. Members wear various pink and red hats, and they are known to wear accessories like boas.
The Society gives their members a lot of events to be a part of. Tea parties are the favorite for most members. Additionally, they have larger regional parties which brings different chapters together. This is good for networking, and each chapter will take turns hosting.
By: Alex Ryan
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Filed under Arts And Entertainment by on Jul 21st, 2010.
What exactly is “NYC society”? Is it the hyper-wealthy who live in lavish townhouses in mid-town Manhattan who live a life full of expensive parties, nights out attending the Broadway theatre being driven in chauffeured limousines, dining at restaurants where dinner for two can run into the low four-figures, and spending more on a suit or a dress than most people earn in six months? Or is NYC society something else?
In truth, NYC society is that which is described in the above paragraph – at least in part. But to narrow one’s definition of NYC society to that is to do this city an injustice.
From its earliest days – and even before its recorded history – NYC society has been incredibly diverse, and given its location where a major river meets the Atlantic Ocean in a relatively sheltered port, this should not be surprising.
The first members of NYC society – long before the area was called “New York” – were the Lenape People, an Indian nation whose Algonquian language was related to those of many other Indian peoples from the Atlantic coast to present-day Northern California. These early members of pre- NYC society were unusual for Native American peoples in that they practiced agriculture to supplement their hunting and gathering. Even before the arrival of the first European to arrive in New York Harbor in 1524, the area that would one day become NYC was densely populated – home to perhaps as many as 15,000 at a time when London was barely ten times that – the size of a modestly-sized American city of today.
Despite this early contact, it was another 90 years before the founding of “Nieuw Amsterdam” when Pieter Minuit purchased the Island of Manhattan for the sum of 60 Dutch guilders (which contrary to the popular legend, is actually equivalent to about $1200 U.S. dollars at today’s value).
New York City changed hands at least two more times over the subsequent 180 years, and NYC society changed as well. Many people forget that New York City was briefly the capitol of the U.S. and might have remained so; how different would NYC society be today were this still the case?
New York City has the dubious distinction of being the first American city to have been subject to martial law and occupied by the U.S. military; this was a result of the Draft Riots of 1863, brought on in part by a law that allowed the wealthy elite of NYC society to buy their way out of conscription for $300 during th American Civil War; most ordinary working people, poor by today’s standards, would have found it difficult, if not impossible to raise that much.
NYC society has changed a great deal since those days and the decades that followed. It continues to be shaped however by its location and its status as an international port and cultural and economic hub.
By: Anne Harvester
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Filed under Arts And Entertainment by on Jun 30th, 2010.
Today the world is changing rapidly but one thing has been same till today. That is the base of the society. In this male-dominated society the males are first given the opportunities to develop and as far as females are concerned they are also given the chances but it is tried that they get less opportunities or chances than males.
Being a male-dominated society its leaders are males. They know very well that their race is basically weak and incapable of leading the society efficiently. They are aware of the fact that most of the males are lazy, dishonest, arrogant, slow and aggressive whereas most of the females are having plus points like sharp mind, honesty, politeness, activeness and so on.
Males have a fear in their mind and heart. They feel that when females are being given less opportunity than males still they are grooming at a great speed. What will happen if they are allowed to enjoy equal opportunities and freedom? They know they will be lagged behind. As soon as this thought comes in their mind they start shivering and hatch a conspiracy against females to repress them. They find themselves unable to do so mentally that is why they use their physical power upon females.
But now a days females are not that physically weak as they are thought to be. There is a tough competition between males and females. In this competition only that will win who has both mental and physical strength.
Though females have tender body but they have brilliant mind. Males have less mental and more physical power. In order to win more brain power is needed and there is no hope that males will be able to develop it as they do not have basic talent. So soon the society is going to be a female dominated society.
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