Strawberry Fields by Miriam Wells - 1172 Words

There has been a long standing debate between the socio-economic theories of capitalism and socialism. The current socio-economic system is capitalism but many feel it is not ideal due to the fact that it is based on making a profit. On the other hand, socialism is based on equality of all, which is enacted by paying all workers the same amount of money regardless of occupation. Miriam J. Wells is against capitalism and holds a socialist view point. According to Wells, politics shape the advantages and disadvantages that certain groups of people hold. The government plays an immense role on how things are structured in the fields in order to make a profit based on capitalism. Wells’ argument of capitalism being an unjust system due to†¦show more content†¦Wells tries to prove here that not only does the government think about profits but they also think about who has the power in the agri-business. America is usually thought of as â€Å"the land of equal opportunity for all†, but in fact the government does not provide equal economic opportunities. Instead, the government helps big business owners exploit their immigrant employees. Furthermore, Well’s argument also shows how even in a capitalist society a system such as sharecropping can exist and bring with it better class relations that benefit growers and workers. One reason for the return of sharecropping was due to labor shortages caused by the termination of the Bracero program. Growers decided to divide their farms into smaller groups which are headed by a husband and wife; they supervised a couple of workers who were family members or friends. This enhanced personal connections as personal relationships played a role in order to get a profit out of the farm allocated. By working alongside family and friends, there was a motivation to perform. Due to the personal work relations, there was no need of employers/employees. The sharecroppers did not believe they were superior to their fellow laborers. This shows that even though there is a capitalist society there was a sense of community. These people are not only thinking about individual profits bu t also the profit for their family and friends. This also leads to there being no labor resistance. WorkersShow MoreRelatedArt History Study Guide3003 Words   |  13 PagesFlight to Egypt * Campin, Robert –Merode Altarpiece * Christus, Petrus –Goldsmith in his Shop * David, Gerard –Flaying of the Corrupt Judge Sisammes * Memling, Hans –St. Ursula Reliquary * Sluter, Claus –Well of Moses * van Eyck, Jan –Ghent Altarpiece; Giovanni Arnolfini and his Bride (aka Arnolfini Wedding); Man in a Red Turban (self-portrait) * van der Goes, Hugo –Portinari Altarpiece * van der Weyden, Rogier –Deposition;Read MoreBrand and Packaging8520 Words   |  35 PagesThe Power of Packaging Alice Louw Michelle Kimber The Customer Equity Company* In recent years packaging has developed well beyond its original function as merely a means of product protection and now plays a key marketing role in developing on shelf appeal, providing product information and establishing brand image and awareness. As packaging’s role in the marketing mix gains momentum, so research into this arena becomes increasingly important. Given the potential for packaging to successfully