societal
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The mid-20th century saw increasing societal concern about global population growth and its potential to lead to resource scarcity and geopolitical conflict.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
Away from the social media buzz, the film's stars say it also taps into deeper themes, from gender roles to breaking societal rules.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
That’s also the closest Steinem gets to noticing the massive societal disruptions of the 21st century.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
On her previous album “Dirt Femme,” released in 2022, she opened up about being unsure if she wants children, while denouncing the societal expectations that come with being a married woman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
Maybe it was because Baba had been such an unusual Afghan father, a liberal who had lived by his own rules, a maverick who had disregarded or embraced societal customs as he had seen fit.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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