Why do we face the boundaries that people create for

Why do we face the boundaries that people create for themselves as challenges? Why do we see something that imposes a limit and force it?

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In her memoir "Hunger," Roxane Gay explores the concept of self-imposed boundaries and the challenges they present. She reflects on why society often perceives these limitations as obstacles to overcome, questioning the rationale behind pushing against what confines us. This perspective highlights a societal tendency to confront and challenge personal and collective boundaries, as if they represent a call to action.

Gay's work invites readers to examine their own relationships with...

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