Labor Conditions In Animal Farm
Affluent government bodies of both our past and present have undeservingly thrived off of the hard work of the general working-class. Russia’s population during the start of the 20th century consisted mainly of poor laborers and peasants. Despite being the majority, they were given minimal attention from the government. By narrating the unjust experiences of the animals in the novel, Animal Farm, Orwell was able to accurately depict the harsh conditions undergone by the Russian proletariat; this cruel treatment can also be reflected in today’s Chinese factory workers. The Russian proletariat, a concept developed by Karl Marx, was the working class that was consistently treated unfairly and often taken advantage of. Compared to the bourgeoisie,
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Reporters in the area have never met a worker” who believes they will ever enter the middle class” (“Deaths of Tech Factory Workers in China Reflect Poor Labor Conditions 412212”). The extreme conditions of the factories including hardly edible food, tedious tasks, and long hours are extremely tough for an average worker. The low pay and harsh environments the workers experience do not allow them to potentially create a better future or a healthier lifestyle; this has resulted in multiple conflicts. With their struggling families in mind, “These young workers are just an appendage to the machines”(“Deaths of Tech Factory Workers in China Reflect Poor Labor Conditions 412212”). Since these laborers are constantly being taken advantage of and not getting the proper care, there have been recent outbursts including protests, riots, and even suicides. There have even been recordings of multiple suicides in 2010 related to the unhealthy environment geared in these factories (“Deaths of Tech Factory Workers in China Reflect Poor Labor Conditions 412212”). Employees are well aware that they are not close to their desired workspace, and there have been reportings of protests to promote higher wages and more worker rights. These modern-day factory workers in China are similar to the Russian proletariat and animals on the farm, because they all work with similar unbearable factors, but still continue to do so because it is their means of
Reporters in the area have never met a worker” who believes they will ever enter the middle class” (“Deaths of Tech Factory Workers in China Reflect Poor Labor Conditions 412212”). The extreme conditions of the factories including hardly edible food, tedious tasks, and long hours are extremely tough for an average worker. The low pay and harsh environments the workers experience do not allow them to potentially create a better future or a healthier lifestyle; this has resulted in multiple conflicts. With their struggling families in mind, “These young workers are just an appendage to the machines”(“Deaths of Tech Factory Workers in China Reflect Poor Labor Conditions 412212”). Since these laborers are constantly being taken advantage of and not getting the proper care, there have been recent outbursts including protests, riots, and even suicides. There have even been recordings of multiple suicides in 2010 related to the unhealthy environment geared in these factories (“Deaths of Tech Factory Workers in China Reflect Poor Labor Conditions 412212”). Employees are well aware that they are not close to their desired workspace, and there have been reportings of protests to promote higher wages and more worker rights. These modern-day factory workers in China are similar to the Russian proletariat and animals on the farm, because they all work with similar unbearable factors, but still continue to do so because it is their means of