The national symbol of Brotherland is a group of people huddled together.
Aman is an avid international literature reader and often asks his parents if they have seen a better version of unity, love, and brotherhood. They reassured him that this was the best place in the world to be.
Soon, a war is waged on unsuspecting streets where the language of love is spoken but acts reek of hatred. Long-time friends look at each other suspiciously, wondering, “Is he depriving me of the resources I’m entitled to?”
Media channels work overtime to sow seeds of insecurity and distrust.
Aman is denied admission to universities of his choice because the definition of talent and privilege keeps changing.
His friends studying abroad are better placed. Someone told the wild geese it was time to fly. Aman has missed the bus. But is it too late?
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Hopefully it is not too late for him.
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Let’s hope so.
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Great use of the prompt line
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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You are welcome 🤗
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This is alas the world we are looking at… you mention media, but even worse for polarisation is the social media driven by algorithms set up for “engagement” meaning hatred.
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Algorithms drive mindsets and people. One should at least know the truth that all this is false.
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“Aman is denied admission to universities of his choice because the definition of talent and privilege keeps changing.” — This seems to be a universal trend. Hope it’s not “too late” for him. A well-written internal rumination, Reena.
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Thank you so much, Dora!
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Is this dystopia or is it reality, Reena? Brotherland suggests a place run by men, and there is no mention of women, other than suggested in the collective ‘parents’, who seem to have known a kinder life. I hope there is another bus for Aman.
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Brotherland is a circle of chosen people who nod in agreement with self-appointed Gods. Gender is irrelevant here. It is a non-inclusive, closed circle contrary to the spirit of brotherhood.
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Thanks for explaining, Reena, I have no experience of this.
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