"New realism"
الواقعية الجديدة
Many post- 1970 realistic novels equate realism with the darker side of
life.
Realism in these stories is often associated with suffering and
unhappiness.
New realism has introduced subjects that were previously thought
unsuitable for children.
These are sometimes called "social problem novels "because they
focus on problems such as divorce, abuse, parental neglect ,violence
,and gangs.