U.S society Vs. Equality’s society Anthem, by Ayn Rand, describes a dystopian society much more different than that of the U.S, a society in which freedom is restricted, knowledge is limited, and the government has absolute power. After reading Anthem, it is clear to see that Modern-day U.S society is much more progressive and advanced than Equality’s collective society. In Equality’s society there are many laws restricting freedom. First of all, in this society individualism is restricted and men are subjected to constantly repeating this certain quote “We are one in all and all in one. There are no men but only the great WE, one indivisible and forever.”(19). To further restrict the freedom of the people in equality’s society, men …show more content…
First of all, every member of the society is given the opportunity to express their individuality freely, like being able to share your ideas, opinions, and creativity. Also, the U.S government permits people to speak their minds freely under the first amendment’s freedom of speech, without worry of punishment. In the US the age of retirement is 65, but the elderly have the freedom to decide when they want to retire. Education in this society is a must, children of all ages are required under the law to be in a school and in this society we reward those who excel and learn more than others. Knowledge is not limited, individuals of our society can choose to research and educate themselves on any topic, even dark moments in our past like slavery. Despite how dark or how much shame it brings our government, we are still allowed to know everything there is to know on this topic and many others. Furthermore, the citizens in this society hold the power, not the government. In this society people choose who’s in power, they vote on what laws are passed, and we practice equality amongst every individual no matter what social class you belong