In Steinbeck’s article, he describes the experiences of migrant workers in the early twentieth century. How has migrant work cha
nged in America over the decades? How do you think the experiences of migrant workers today compare to John Steinbeck’s depiction in the text? How does social status affect the way someone is treated by society? Why do some people have to struggle so much more than others in order to succeed? Cite examples from the text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.
The essay "Harvest Gypsies" written by Steinbeck had the aim of showing how the life of migrant rural workers in America was painful and difficult, with great challenges to be overcome.
Based on this essay, we can answer your questions as follows:
Over the decades, work for migrants has become more stable and less ostracized, but that does not mean that this work does not have problems that still need to be resolved.
Currently, migrants' jobs have better remuneration, greater security, and greater satisfaction for workers when compared to the same work in Steinbeck's description, as he describes an unsatisfactory and challenging job.
A person's social status influences how they are viewed and treated by society. People with low social status are decriminalized and seen as unworthy, unlike people with high social status, who are valued and celebrated.
Some people need to fight harder than others because of the inequality of resources. People with more social, economic, and political resources find it easier to achieve their goals than people with fewer resources, who need to work much harder.
