Capitalism perpetuates social and environmental injustices from "summary" of Profit Over People by Noam Chomsky
In the current global system, the pursuit of profit reigns supreme, with little regard for the social and environmental consequences that often result. Capitalism, as it is practiced today, prioritizes the bottom line above all else, leading to a myriad of injustices that disproportionately impact the most vulnerable members of society. One of the key ways in which capitalism perpetuates social injustices is through the exploitation of labor. Workers around the world are often subjected to unfair wages, long hours, and unsafe working conditions in the name of maximizing profits for corporations. This exploitation is particularly egregious in developing countries, where labor laws are lax and workers have few protections. In addition to exploiting workers, capitalism also exacerbates social inequalities by concentrating wealth and power in the hands of a select few. The pursuit of profit leads to the accumulation of vast amounts of wealth by a small elite, while the majority ...
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