Lack of government regulation from "summary" of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
The absence of any oversight or control by the authorities was a key feature of the world depicted in the narrative. Without any government regulation in place, the meatpacking industry ran rampant, unchecked and unhindered. This lack of oversight allowed the powerful meatpacking corporations to exploit their workers and manipulate the system to their advantage. In this unfettered environment, the workers were subjected to dangerous working conditions, long hours, and meager wages. The absence of government regulation meant that there were no safeguards in place to protect the rights and well-being of the laborers. The companies were free to push their employees to the brink, without fear of reprisal or consequence. Fu...
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