What is the Real Reason Capitalism Has Such a Bad Rep?
Why does the word “capitalism” have such a bad rep? People all over the world hear the word and immediately begin thinking of Uncle Sam with money signs in his eyes, big, mean businesses, and the poor in need of Robin Hood. After years of hearing people trash the term, we set out to find the reason why the word is hated so much.
Some believe the word is something people use to scare others. Reddit user Czth notes, “Too many people use ‘capitalism’ to mean their own private ‘bogeyman.’” Is this true? Do people use the word capitalism put blame, worry, and fear into others as a way to go against “the man?”
But others aren’t so sure that that is the only reason why people “hate” capitalism. Many people think that the reason the word is so feared is because it’s what we’re being taught from a young age.
There have been theories that it has to do with the public school system. What are our children being taught? How does it affect their way of thinking? Reddit user Faceh states:
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