The Masses
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Fischer is appalled by the fact that the labor force is seemingly expendable. If someone was not doing their job properly or efficiently, they could easily find someone else to bring in. In regards to women as well, they are making just enough to get by. This, however, to Fischer was unacceptable as the future of a generation depended on women. | Fischer is appalled by the fact that the labor force is seemingly expendable. If someone was not doing their job properly or efficiently, they could easily find someone else to bring in. In regards to women as well, they are making just enough to get by. This, however, to Fischer was unacceptable as the future of a generation depended on women. | ||
| − | + | Fischer then goes on to beg several questions about women as well as the views of the workforce: | |
#Are women really seen as equal in society? ''"To be a woman in a modern capitalist society means to be the cheapest commodity on the market."'' | #Are women really seen as equal in society? ''"To be a woman in a modern capitalist society means to be the cheapest commodity on the market."'' | ||
#Is the life of a person in general really worth what we make of it? ''"A jewel is a fine thing, but so far, as a jewel serves no practical purpose, one human life is worth all the jewels of the world."'' | #Is the life of a person in general really worth what we make of it? ''"A jewel is a fine thing, but so far, as a jewel serves no practical purpose, one human life is worth all the jewels of the world."'' | ||
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#Will we be the shameful era for women's rights for not doing something about this injustice now? | #Will we be the shameful era for women's rights for not doing something about this injustice now? | ||
| − | Fischer | + | At the beginning on the article, Fischer goes on to say that those that believe that women were equal to men during that time have been lied to by those who preach that they are. From there, he goes on to speak of the injustices of the labor force. ''"But if you want a human being's services you have only to hold up your hand and at once you will have a score of human beings to choose from. You don't even have to buy them. Each day you need pay them only what it will take to buy their food and lodging and if ever they become sick you have simply to throw them out and hire others in their place."'' Essentially, the gears that keep in the system are completely replaceable. Workers were seen as commodities rather than living beings. Fischer was appalled by the views of the labor force and was also stunned by how women were viewed as well. |
===Vol. 7 No. 1=== | ===Vol. 7 No. 1=== | ||
