In the society in Brave New World, they have created equality within classes. They do this by genetically altering the fetuses to predestine their future and class. There is, however, much conformity. They use hypnopaedia to plant ideas in the peoples' minds, such as "Everybody's happy now," and "I'm so glad I'm a Beta." By using this technique of playing things to the people as they sleep, they reduce conflict by restricting relationships. Individual rights are taken away before people are even born, or "decanted", since they are genetically altered and predestined. It seems religion is not an issue in this society, however everyone is very fond of the "Ford." They have forced happiness by using hypnopaedia to make people believe they are happy with their lives.
At this point, this society seems to be a utopia. However strange the society may be, things seem to be in order. We do see a bit of Bernard opposing hypnopaedia and soma, but in the end he takes soma and conforms. Although it currently appears a utopia, I do see it becoming a dystopia very soon.
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