Question

Given Dorothea Lange’s approach to photography, what are 3 characteristics of the Hispanic farmworkers and their conditions that she is trying to convey to Depression Era Americans?

Answer 1

According to Dorothea Lange's approach:

• Hispanic work farmers lack adequate technology in order to improve the output of their goods, as well as the necessary infrastructure that would let them sell their products with ease. The latter is due to the poor conditions of the little roads that cross their locations.

• Farmers lack the bargaining power in regards to industrial buyers, who leverage on their strong position and offer really low rates for the farmer's products.

• Farmers are not associated. This hinders their possibility of improving their overall conditions, as they could improve their production methods and bargaining power if they were organized.