Through the understanding of the main text Laborem exercens, I gained an insight into the concept of the working class or lower level of society lacking the necessary resources to attain all their desirable needs. The dignity of the work and the rights of the worker plays an important role and due to their profession, this should not result in the exploitation of the workers by the authoritative figures. The text placed emphasis on how there should be physical/social barriers placed to stop greedy members within society from misusing their power hence, creating disorder towards the lower class in society.
The Church is concerned about many issues such as workers’ inadequate wages, social welfare, unemployment, health and workplace …show more content…
The ideology maintained is that people must serve into the economy/capitalism, yet it is the other way around. As work is associated with the ultimate creation, then both the dignity of the work and rights of the worker must be protected. Exploitation of any kind would be going against the path which is led by God and the teaching of the Church. Work is to be viewed as being dignified, respected and valued. Violating the dignity of work and rights of the workers will hinder society in terms of growth and …show more content…
Labour is a type of work that is defined in a narrow sense yet it includes many forms of professions/human activity. This includes working at shops, factories, homes, fields etc. To gain all the fruits and gifts of nature intended by God, people will have to undergo labour which tests and uses the strength and activity of the mind. Upon reflection, one main point that is drawn on is that from the smallest to the most difficult tasks at work, we have been given the strength capable enough needed to help achieve