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/^t/Those who perceive modern society as a crumbling structure claim that its future disintegration will ensue the disintegration of individuals who form it. They assert that a modern city-dweller has been trapped in the most unnatural conditions imaginable. He has been confined to living in concrete flats or houses where his desire for expansion has been effectively supressed. He has also been forced to participate in the 'ratrace', the strife to succeed in any circumstances. Man's most natural instincts to live amiably with the members of his own species have been 'killed' because in order to succeed he is compelled to eliminate those who may prevent him from doing so. Man's supressed urges and cravings find an outlet in most abnormal behaviours he frequently displays. These include masturbation, attacks on his offspring, homosexuality.