Each novel has a problem in its core societal framework that has caused it to become a dystopia. What is the central problem in your novel that needs solving in order to resolve the dystopia that has been created? Next, solve the problem. Determine a plan for how the society in your book can transition from the present dystopia to a functional and fair society. ​

The societal issue in the The Handmaid's Tale is role of the women. It relates often with feminism, while living in a totalitarian environment. During the novel, their world suspense congress and implements a Christian Theocracy. The author often states biblical stories about women who bare the children for men. The women and men are seen for one specific job, which is to bare children. Margaret Atwood states several times in the book that the handmaid's job is to bare women, and when the disobeyed rules they were punished. Even though, the women who are able to bare children, are not held captive they still have a choice to choose to convert or leave to the colonies. The chemical and pollution are poisoning the population which is the first problem that contributes to their dystopia. The birth rate is plummeting, and only several women have the ability to carry a child. This leads to the role of feminism because the women no longer have rights of their own. They are controlled by the rules and the higher ranking individuals. The strict difference between the women is by the clothing they were and their duties in life; which can consist of being a wife of a commander or a handmaid. Therefore, this issue can be solved first by fixing the relationships and bonds between different people. The women in the novel have specific roles and are unable to talk to anyone around them. If women can learn to respect, understand, and relate to other women we can learn more about being a women. A women has many opportunities such as the ideal man. The author brings this issue up by stating the different jobs women once had. The major issues of being a women is barring children, rape, and fitting into society. They want to be extraordinary, not ordinary and they want to be able to choose their lifestyles. They are not wanting to be seen as a fertile womb for their oppressors, men. The way women treat each other can be fixed with respect and relating their problems by suggesting advice to grow. Once all women can respect each other then it may be possible that men will see the evolution of what once was their "ideal women". The respect and love, that Luke and Offred had can happen to others. Which in return will boost the fertility level. The next issue that needs to be fixed is the environment and the role it plays on society. The luxuries of fresh fruits, vegetables, or meats are taken for granted, as well as the health of future generations. The book stated that only one in four children are born healthy. I think that this problem can be solved by being observant to the industries that are being used for war materials, which produce chemicals and pollution. If Gilead takes a step back and focuses on the health of the people the needs of the nation will be met. Their will be no need for surveillance and a reason for people to not choose their lifestyle. Once government officials focus on the people they can fix the environment rather than forcing control where control is not needed. In fact, control is needed on how people treat each other and unnecessary war progression. With this being said, an overall plan can be derived to place a fair and functional government in Gilead. The book can transition of a dystopia by learning that difference of those around them is okay. It is okay that not everyone wants children, and they shouldn't be forced by religion to do so. The world is our oyster and everything in it is in our grasp. We deserve the freedom to learn in relationships, and to grow with others around us by differences. The world functions with differences. Which can eliminate the importance of war or a theocracy. When people learn the differences from each other they can impact the world greatly because change is occurring. Women and men have to learn that roles of gender don't mean anything if the world isn't taken care of. Therefore, I feel that with acceptance, peace can be found. Gilead can grow and provide an impact on other nations to understand acceptance rather than control.