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Hibashukas Research Paper

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The atomic bomb also posed many social implications directly after the bombing. The health effects of hibashukas would separate them from the rest of society, and these health effects would be what posed barriers between them and the rest of Japanese society. Because they were so weak and were largely viewed as unable to contribute to society, the rest of Japan resented the hibashukas (Hersey 1946). They were given less prestigious jobs and were forced to work closely with American and allied forces, which caused them to garner the hatred of the rest of Japanese society. In addition to the social ostracization of a minority, the atomic bomb also resulted in the mass devastation of social and government infrastructure. All forms of transportation,

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