There was an incident of a "woman beating a delivery worker" that went viral. I want to talk about it.
Sometimes a seemingly small conflict can escalate into a physical confrontation, often because one party discovers that the other is a "weaker" person, leading them to become reckless. She vents her negative emotions on the other person, showcasing the darker side of human nature. But is the delivery worker really a "weaker" person?
From the perspective of physical strength, if the delivery worker wanted to fight back, the outcome of a young man against a middle-aged woman is obvious. Since it’s not a difference in physical strength, what makes the woman feel that she can bully the delivery worker? And what makes many people feel "superior"? Who should be considered more noble?
Many people in society have an inexplicable sense of superiority. Those with higher education look down on those with lower education, and office workers look down on those who work outside. Even the wealth and connections provided by their parents can become a source of their superiority. It is ridiculous to discriminate against "lower-class people" who work hard simply because they possess innate resources. They forget that the foundation of social development is always built on countless "lower-class people."
Looking further back, the early formation of complex social relationships cannot be separated from the hard work of farmers. It is because farmers provide food that can satisfy the basic needs of more people that a small number of individuals have the opportunity to escape from the "predicament" of solving basic survival issues. It is the farmers who allow this small group of people to not engage in production and gradually develop into experts, soldiers, and leaders in various fields.
Looking closer, even though the development of "large-scale agriculture" now makes farmers seem less important, each of us still relies on "lower-class people" working in basic positions like delivery workers and cleaners. These individuals, who deserve the most respect, are often disrespected, while those who exploit ordinary people by any means become objects of admiration and envy. It must be said that this is somewhat pathological. I don't know when it started, but phrases like "you deserve to deliver food for a lifetime" and "no wonder you can only be a waiter" have become ways for some people to humiliate others. Some so-called "elite classes" often attribute the poverty of lower-class people to "their lack of effort."
The truth is, life is inherently unfair. What can be obtained with a little effort by some may be extremely difficult for others. Mocking "lower-class people" also exposes your narrow-mindedness and ignorance. We are all just "people"; it's time to rein in your arrogance.