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Society is a complex web of norms and beliefs that shape our lives. However, it is not always a perfect system, and there are problems that fundamentally undermine individuals' well-being and human rights. These issues can manifest themselves in a variety of ways, ranging from systemic inequalities and discrimination to oppressive practices and restrictions on personal freedoms.

Thinking about that, I wanted to ask the Bored Panda community what they think is fundamentally wrong with society and restricts their human rights, hence "Tell me you are living in a dystopian nightmare without telling me you are living in a dystopian nightmare". Scroll down to read the answers!

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The White House front view with an American flag, symbolizing dystopian reality themes. I live in a country where two out of the last four presidents got into office by losing the popular vote.

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    White luxury convertible car parked in front of a modern home, illustrating possible dystopian reality indicators. The country is run by people who are millionaires, telling everyone else that these are "tough times" and they must "cut back" to ensure their continued survival while they live in excess.

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    #3

    Hands counting paper bills at a street food stall, symbolizing dystopian reality themes. Most people do not earn a living wage.

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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially if we're being paid with foreign currency

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    Woman on beach during sunset, symbolizing escape and dystopian reality. I no longer have bodily autonomy.

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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How so? You can't terminate your pregnancy at will in some states?

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    #5

    Blister pack of pills on a blue background, representing a dystopian reality indicator. There are women in some parts of my country who still have to get permission from their boyfriends or husbands to get birth control. They also have to fight with pharmacists who are religiously opposed to it to get birth control. And they sometimes have been denied life-improving surgery to have hysterectomies because- whether the woman wants children or not- the doctor doesn't agree with her not having children. I live in the US.

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    #6

    Doctor in a white coat crossing arms, holding a red stethoscope, representing dystopian reality indicators. Inability to access affordable healthcare and medication.

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    #7

    Blue suburban house with truck parked in driveway, illustrating elements of a dystopian reality. The American dream is a lie the rich tell to convince people to work till they die and never actually reach their goals. The moment an accident happens, you lose everything and you're told you didn't try hard enough.

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    #8

    Man in white shirt holding glasses, illustrating a moment of stress in a dystopian reality. Still having to go to work when you’re really sick if you want to get paid to have a roof over your head and cope with the high costs of living.

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    #9

    Medical devices and medications on orange background, illustrating dystopian reality concerns. Having to choose between paying my rent or buying my insulin

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    #10

    World map on a beige wall, illustrating regions in muted colors, suggesting a dystopian reality theme. The majority of the world is at the mercy of four world leaders who are certifiably mad or who head up autocratic or oligarchic states with nuclear weapons, and we could all be annihilated in a minute if one of them gets sick of playing "Risk" with the others. Wish the entire world would just stand up to these bullies and ostracize them into oblivion.

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    #11

    Modern apartment building with balconies, illustrating dystopian reality architecture. Having to have multiple roommates as an adult because we can't afford our own places (and we all have at least one full time job!) I love it here.

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    #12

    Plant growing in a glass filled with coins, symbolizing wealth in a dystopian reality. Can’t get disability funding without trying all treatments first. Can’t get treatments first without funding.

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    #13

    Coins spill from a jar, symbolizing economic struggles in a dystopian reality. I work to try and ensure residents can live without choosing between eating food and heating their homes. I live in a rich country.

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    #14

    Poster reading "1984 is Now" on a textured wall, symbolizing dystopian reality. George Orwell's fabulous book '1984' is no longer fiction but a commentary.

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    #15

    Modern dental office setup with white cabinetry and teal chairs, illustrating a dystopian reality theme. My last hospital visit was 104k , thankfully I had insurance.

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    #16

    Explosion in urban area, highlighting elements of dystopian reality with intense flames and smoke. There is a literal war going on in the civilized world, literally one country away from where I live. If the media doesn't cover it, nobody cares.

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    #17

    Credit cards scattered on red carpet beside laptop, representing dystopian reality. When I grow up I’ll never pay off college debt and will live in a crappy house (if I’m lucky) because it’s all I can afford.

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    #18

    Hands holding multiple 100 dollar bills, symbolizing a dystopian reality. I make six figures but live paycheck to paycheck, can't afford a decent 3 BR house without being house poor (I need it as I work from home) and have $130k in student debt owed to the federal government that I will never be able to pay off.

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    #19

    Empty hospital stretchers lined up, representing a dystopian reality. I don’t go to the ER because the last time was 8k. People divorce to receive care facilities since it is 20-40k a month

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    #20

    A large percentage of the people in the country have no clue and just vote for one party or the other because their parents did, their spouse does, friends do or some similar, non-thinking reason.

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