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The story focusses on some social problems and evil practices that are prevailing in the society. Read the text carefully and make a list of all social problems and evil practices. Discuss in the class to find some solutions to these problems. One is done for you.
| Social problems and evil practices | Probable Solutions |
| 1. Discrimination between a boy child and a girl child. | 1. Both must be treated equal at family, school, and society levels |
| 2. | 2. |
| 3. | 3. |
| 4. | 4. |
Solution
| Social problems and evil practices | Probable Solutions |
| 1. Discrimination between a boy child and a girl child. | 1. Both must be treated equal at family, school, and society levels |
| 2. Mistreating a child because he/she is different. | 2. Children and people in general, should be treated equally with dignity and respect. |
| 3. Making fun of someone because they have a disability. | 3. Disabled people need to be treated fairly. They should be given the care and support they need to lead a normal life. People around them should be encouraging, helpful, and supportive. |
| 4. The system of dowry | 4. Dowry should be abolished as it is one of the most common social evils in our country. |
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