social/economic views of Marx

             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...

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