The latter part of the nineteenth century was teeming with evolved social and
economical ideas. These views of the social structure of urban society came about
through the development of ideals taken from past revolutions and the present clash of
individuals and organized assemblies. As the Industrial Revolution steamed ahead paving
the way for growing commerce, so did the widening gap between the class structure
which so predominantly grasped the populace and their rights within the community. The
development of a capitalist society was a very favorable goal in the eyes of the
bourgeoisie. Using advancing methods of production within a system of free trade, the
ruling middle class were strategically able to earn a substantial surplus of funds and
maintain their present class of life. Thus, with the advancement of industry and the
bourgeoisie's gain of wealth, a counter-action was undoubtedly taking place. The
resultant was the degradation of the working-class, of the proletarians whom provided
labor to a middle-class only to be exploited in doing so. Exploitation is a quarrel between
social groups that has been around since the dawn of mankind itself. The persecution of
one class by another has historically allowed the advancement of mankind to continue.
These clashes, whether ending with positive or negative results, allow Man to evolve as a
species, defining Himself within the social structure of nature. Man's rivalry amongst one
another allows for this evolution! through the production of something which is different,
not necessarily productive, but differing from the present norm and untried through
At this time in history, mankind was moving forward very rapidly, but at the price
of the working-class. Wages were given sparsely, and when capital gain improved, the
money paid for labor did not reflect this prosperity. This, therefore, accelerated the
downfall of the proletarians and pro...