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This reads as a claim that conscience can be a useful pressure, especially when institutions are trying to shape behavior and values. It can be taken to mean that guilt, handled carefully, gives education and religion some moral force, though it also hints at how easily they can become tools of control.
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About Toba Beta
Toba Beta is a Japanese-American writer and educator. She is known for her thoughtful essays on cultural identity and the intersections of race, gender, and education, blending personal reflection with broader social analysis. Her work often explores the complexities of belonging in multiple worlds.
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