Responses for Industrialization

This section talked about the responses to Industrialization. In chapter 6 it talked about statements by Leo and subsequent popes. They discussed the topics of rights of workers, dignity of labor, economic systems and limitations relating to wealth and property. They believe that there are three major eras that occurred in human society which are; the paleolithic (old stone age), the agricultural, and the industrial. I agree that these eras are very important and had a great impact on society however there are several sub events that they need to acknowledge. They also argue that the industrial revolution "introduce new social classes based on control of productive resources, widespread movements of people from rural to urban areas, an unabashed glorification of ownership, and the reification of human labor as a mere element of the process of production." In class we discussed how the industrialization improved society and how the Europeans forced the Natives Americans our own homeland. We also discussed how marketing and advertisement improved businesses and ownership of properties. It then discusses how work is sacred, it enhances man’s humanity and there is a section of human rights. In class and in reading we discussed the poor treatment that workers face when working in factories. Section 83 it states, " their sense of responsibility is weakened, or their freedom of action is removed, then we judge such an economic order to be unjust, even though it produces a vast amount of goods " I took this statement and related it to the Natives, their freedom was taken away and in a way their responsibility was weaken or looked down upon by the Europeans. Therefore the Europeans felt the need to "civilize" the natives. This section explains how work both affects humans and society. How it helps and advances people and their hometown. It basically implies that work defines who you are however when talking about the rights of people. This section does not really emphasize the respect and proper work environment people need to work in. It basically describes how owning work is a privilege. When describing medical care I agree because people working in factories (especially children) have the right to medical care. However when reading our text book there was no medical care for women in factories. This reading brought up many good points and can relate in today's society.