Question

1. which statement best expresses the author’s critique of this society?

a. the government should encourage everyone to hide their differences in order to have a more peaceful society.
b. forcing uniformity on people doesnt result in equality, but rather causes conflict and unhappiness.
c. attempting to achieve complete equality will only result in widespread conflict.
d. people dont realize how important individuality is until their differences are taken away.

Explanation:

This question relates to analyzing a critique of societal uniformity vs. equality. Option A is incorrect as it promotes hiding differences, which is not a critique. Option C overstates that any attempt at equality causes conflict, which is not the nuanced critique. Option D focuses on awareness of individuality, but the strongest critique of forced uniformity is that it fails to create equality and instead breeds harm. Option B directly addresses that forcing uniformity does not achieve equality, but instead creates conflict and unhappiness, which is a core, targeted critique of such a society.

Answer:

B. Forcing uniformity on people doesn't result in equality, but rather causes conflict and unhappiness.