In medieval Europe, life in the countryside was governed by a system called Feudalism. It is a political and social system based on the granting of land in exchange for loyalty, military, and other services. Kings gave pieces of land to bishops and noblemen. Peasants, who are also known by serfs, worked the land, their only payment was protection and some food (History.com) In Israel, the share of employers in the national income increased over the last decade, and the share of workers decreased (Swirski, et al.). Israel is one of the most unequal economies in the Western world, despite 1000 years have passed, we can see many similarities and differences between Israel and the Middle Ages who are known for their great inequality.
During the Middle Ages, there was a political system that called Feudalism, it was much like a pyramid. At the top was the king and queen who owned most of the lands, which meant most of the money, next came the most powerful vassals, wealthy landowners such as nobles and lords, which the king granted land to in exchange for money and military equipment. Serving beneath these vassals were knights, knights were mounted horsemen who pledged to defend their lords’ lands …show more content…
While in Israel “The unemployment rate is showing that in January, the country had a workforce of 4.01 million people 15-years-old or more, of who about 148,000 were not working”. To get a job in Israel is almost impossible if you don't have enough money, good clothes, and educated brain, That’s why many people stay without work and live in the streets. Although the work of the peasants wasn't their “dream’s work” they still got a place to live and some food which compares to the homeless in Israel looks like a vacation. 0.02% of the country's population is homeless, each year, about 0.001% die of hunger, sickness, or depression
During the Middle Ages, there was a political system that called Feudalism, it was much like a pyramid. At the top was the king and queen who owned most of the lands, which meant most of the money, next came the most powerful vassals, wealthy landowners such as nobles and lords, which the king granted land to in exchange for money and military equipment. Serving beneath these vassals were knights, knights were mounted horsemen who pledged to defend their lords’ lands …show more content…
While in Israel “The unemployment rate is showing that in January, the country had a workforce of 4.01 million people 15-years-old or more, of who about 148,000 were not working”. To get a job in Israel is almost impossible if you don't have enough money, good clothes, and educated brain, That’s why many people stay without work and live in the streets. Although the work of the peasants wasn't their “dream’s work” they still got a place to live and some food which compares to the homeless in Israel looks like a vacation. 0.02% of the country's population is homeless, each year, about 0.001% die of hunger, sickness, or depression