Society as a definitions means the aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community. But as years progress, our community and world as a whole starts to fall apart. All of our problems are all amongst us, our society. PREVIEW (CHAPTER 17 ~ RACISM) ~ "I am a woman of color," Amara tells herself in the mirror,"and I am proud." Amara never used to have to do this but now, she tells it to herself everyday. When Amara was younger, about 9, she heard her first racial slur. She had never heard of such a word. You see, when Amara was just a baby, she was adopted by a white family who never taught her about such things. They bullies called her names and teased her. Once Amara knew what those words meant, she started to wish things she never even thought about before. She wished she was like her parents. Her parents never got called those names. Her parents were white. One day, a stranger approached Amara. This stranger was named Felix. He told her that she was beautiful and to not listen to what they told her. Now, Amara believes that she is beautiful and that she should love herself the way she is. Point: You are beautiful. Whether you are Black, White, Native, Hispanic, Muslim, etc. you were put on this planet for a reason. All Chapter Listed ~ ALL SOCIETY PROBLEMS LISTED Lack of employment Climate Change Poverty Chivalry Lack of education Abuse/Relationship Management and Violence Suicide Gun Control Homelessness #MeToo / Feminism and Catcalling The Prison System Misogyny Drug Addiction Obesity and Going hungry Food and water safety Influenza and diseases Racism Gay Marriages Single Parents Homophobia Immigration