The factory workers were working long hours for very little pay, although they knew that the company was making good profits. When management announced that a reduction in pay was necessary to keep the factory open, the workers were so angry that they staged a protest and refused to let anyone into the building. Whose social theory was reflected in this protest?

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Marx's social theory emphasized the struggles between social classes and the exploitation of the working class by those who owned the means of production. In this scenario, the factory workers are being exploited by the company, which is making good profits but paying them very little. The workers' protest against a reduction in pay reflects their frustration with this exploitation and their attempt to resist it.

The Factory Workers Were Working Long Hours for Very Little