“The Hunger Games” Societal Issues by

Social hierarchy and social inequality

aaronconcepcion — 2025-02-28 08:15:01 UTC

Social hierarchy, causing classism and the unequal distribution of wealth and resources.

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Propaganda

aaronconcepcion — 2025-02-28 08:15:26 UTC

The use of propaganda to manipulate and control.

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Voyeurism

aaronconcepcion — 2025-02-28 08:17:13 UTC

Media-saturated societies breed voyeurism (enjoyment from seeing the pain and distress of others). The film critiques the way that media breeds voyeurism and glories violence, which desensities us to brutality and reduces our ability to feel compassion towards the suffering of others.

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Use of fear and the threat of retribution

aaronconcepcion — 2025-02-28 08:18:02 UTC

To quash and suppress dissent or rebellion by oppressed people.

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Human inability to feel compassion or empathy

aaronconcepcion — 2025-02-28 08:18:39 UTC

Especially for those whose circumstances differ to our own.

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The power of the individual

aaronconcepcion — 2025-02-28 08:19:05 UTC

To defy existing power structures and champion rebellion.

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Superficial values

aaronconcepcion — 2025-02-28 08:19:50 UTC

Superficial values of aesthetic perfection which breed narcissism, vanity, and egocentrism.

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Revolutionary power of hope

aaronconcepcion — 2025-02-28 08:20:19 UTC

The revolutionary power of hope, solidarity, and unity among the oppressed.

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