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, making them feel emboldened. 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 is obvious when a young man faces off against a middle-aged woman. 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 sources of their superiority. It is ridiculous to discriminate against hardworking "lower-class people" 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. Because farmers provide food that satisfies the basic needs of more people, a small portion of individuals have the opportunity to escape from the "predicament" of focusing solely on survival. It is the farmers who allow this small group of people to avoid productive labor and gradually develop into experts, soldiers, and leaders in various fields.
Looking closer, even though the development of "large-scale agriculture" makes farmers seem less important now, each of us still relies on "lower-class people" working in basic positions, such as delivery workers and cleaners. These individuals, who deserve the most respect, are often disrespected, while those who exploit ordinary people by any means become the 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 individuals to "their lack of effort."
The reality is that life is inherently unfair. What may be easily attainable for some through a little effort can be nearly impossible for others. Mocking "lower-class people" also exposes your narrow-mindedness and ignorance. We are all just "people," so tone down your arrogance.