Gus Hall

Gus Hall was the national chair for the Communist Party USA. In the following viewpoint he argues that capitalism is an inferior social system that will eventually be replaced by socialism. Hall contends that modern capitalism benefits only the owners of corporations and investors while it relegates minorities, women, children, and the elderly to poverty. He urges working class people to join in the socialist movement and fight for revolutionary social change.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. According to Hall, what effect does higher productivity due to technological advancement have on working people?
2. How has the working class responded to downsizing and globalization, according to the author?
3. In the author’s opinion, what effect has “monopoly capitalism” had on children"

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