The year is 2186. In an effort to eliminate discrimination and competition, humans have been genetically engineered to begin lif
e as clones. The single global government provides the same education and health care to all citizens. Every home is exactly the same, everyone receives the same salary, and every family is the same size. Outliers are "removed" from society in order to ensure uniformity. Which statement best describes the main idea of this passage?
A.Individuality is important, even if it sometimes leads to discrimination and competition.
B.The best way to eliminate discrimination and competition is by treating everyone exactly the same.
C.Medical science is going too far and should be regulated.
D.People who go against the status quo are detrimental to society.
B.The best way to eliminate discrimination and competition is by treating everyone exactly the same.
Explanation:
The text sets the focus on hegemony; that is to say, to organise society without any differences. Human beings look alike: clones; education, and health care are provided by a global government to everyone. Houses also look alike. There are no differences in salaries. The families have the same number of members. People who react against this hegemonic organization -outliers- are expelled from society.
