Slavery has been a particular popular concept among humanity for centuries now. Those that have been a part of higher education might be familiar with this. Through the ages a majority of countries, if not all, have faced slavery in one form or another. The most common form of indentured servitude would be a rich land owners using various slaves to maintain their homes and farms. Is this, however, the only definition for slavery? Is slavery only about a human owning another? Aren’t modern humans, in a way, are slaves to the society? After all, society dictates how people should behave, lead their lives, and interact. Couldn’t that also be considered a form of slavery? People do what is expected of them, not because it makes them joyful, but
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They do not savor their job, but they need it to feed themselves. In various countries, people even need money just to be able to get an education. Instead of being able to appreciate their lives, people are obliged to work long hours. Money is crucial to be able not just to live, but to simply survive. Of course this varies from place to place, however it holds true in various countries. Money is often required to own a house, to feed one’s self, even to get medical attention. It is not uncommon to hear about people who are unable to get hospitalized because of lack of money. Various people die daily because they cannot afford the basics to survive. Even those who want to work face challenges. Society tends to belittle those who attempt to follow their inspiration if it is not something considered worthwhile by others. Those with jobs considered undignified or improper are seen as inferior in hierarchical fashion. Following the arts is seen as a waste of time, whereas following science or math is considered spectacular. Money becomes the priority, and happiness is not considered as crucial. Moreover, someone who was not able to get a higher education might not be seen as fit for most jobs. It is a vicious cycle, where people need a degree to get jobs deemed decent, need money to get said education, and need education to get the
They do not savor their job, but they need it to feed themselves. In various countries, people even need money just to be able to get an education. Instead of being able to appreciate their lives, people are obliged to work long hours. Money is crucial to be able not just to live, but to simply survive. Of course this varies from place to place, however it holds true in various countries. Money is often required to own a house, to feed one’s self, even to get medical attention. It is not uncommon to hear about people who are unable to get hospitalized because of lack of money. Various people die daily because they cannot afford the basics to survive. Even those who want to work face challenges. Society tends to belittle those who attempt to follow their inspiration if it is not something considered worthwhile by others. Those with jobs considered undignified or improper are seen as inferior in hierarchical fashion. Following the arts is seen as a waste of time, whereas following science or math is considered spectacular. Money becomes the priority, and happiness is not considered as crucial. Moreover, someone who was not able to get a higher education might not be seen as fit for most jobs. It is a vicious cycle, where people need a degree to get jobs deemed decent, need money to get said education, and need education to get the