The Pros And Cons Of Wage Slavery On Society

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A slave is a person who is legal property of another and is forced to obey them. Slavery in the United States of America began when the first African slaves were brought to the North American colony of Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619, to aid in the production of such lucrative crops as tobacco. Most aren’t aware that slavery in this country didn’t officially end until Dec. 6, 1865, the day the 13th Amendment to the constitution was ratified. Has slavery ended or has it taken on another form? Wage slavery refers to a situation where a person livelihood depends on wage or a salary, especially when those funds are needed immediately. It is safe to say it is when we “live paycheck to paycheck”. The term wage slave, holds a very negative connotation. A wage slave is also refrained from upward mobility. In addition, the government is providing workfare which provides lower-income-social classes with undesired Large media corporations have promoted society into becoming prominent consumers. The media portrays negative messages which has shaped our nation into a narrative. Topics such as class and social inequality is trivialized by the media. “Studies have also found that extensive television viewing leads to higher rates of spending and to lower savings.” (317). The disadvantage is society is hypnotized by these hindering media messages. Conveying the appropriate messages to society, promotes them into making the right economical choices. The reality is low, middle, and affluent classes are only acquiring a small taste of satisfying luxuries. According to Author Diana Kendall, “Television shows, magazines, and newspapers sell the idea that the only way to get ahead is to identify with the rich and powerful and live vicariously through them.” (316). Society has to realize these messages are hindering to their economic standing. In addition, the media has to portray programs that reflects modern

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