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. ​

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 central problem in The Handmaid's Tale is that women are not seen as equals...In fact, all women are used for is to cater to men. This is shown throughout the book as the Handmaids are treated with very little respect, they are taken advantage of, and they are spoken to. A Handmaid's only true "purpose" in life was to carry a baby to term. In a way, this somehow reminds me of our society, today. This has become a large controversial topic within the past century, and it has seemed to lighten quite a bit. For example, women in today's society have gained the right to vote, they have an equal right to any job as a man does, and they are becoming more independent. Not too long ago, women were seen as "dependent" to their male role, and it was their "duty" to follow and support him with whatever comes their way. This has changed drastically, yet there is still discrimination. As the Handmaids were not treated as equals, women in reality today are not guaranteed equality...Or so it seems like. 
     I think that the worse action to take, when trying to resolve this problem is to take equality away from men. It seems as if they are more resistant to this change if they see that it directly, in a good way. If I were to solve this problem, I would, actually begin by advertising what equality truly means especially GENDER equality! I would make sure everyone was on the same page when talking about this, since I am pretty sure nobody really understnds. Next, I would start a movement! This would be very peaceful, yet forceful! Then, I would educate. This was one of the main problems in, The Handmaid's Tale. The women were limited to their education because the men didn't want them to begin "getting ideas." Gender equality is not only about raising the equality towards just women... It involved equality between EVERYONE. As it may take a while, I think that this issue needs to be addressed quickly, before our society goes into a deep hole, as in The Handmaid's Tale.