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What major societal issue did "Society's Child" tackle?

  • War protests

  • Gender equality

  • Racial prejudice

  • Environmentalism

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"Society's Child," a seminal song released in 1968, confronted the deep-rooted issue of racial prejudice head-on. It poignantly captured the tragic tale of an interracial couple's child enduring relentless societal rejection due to their differing skin colors. Through this emotive narrative, the song held a mirror to the harsh realities of racial discrimination that society needed to confront and overcome.
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