Exploring the Contributing Factors of Social Class in Bong Joon-Ho's Film Snowpiercer (2013)
Keywords:
technological development, capital accumulation, economic insufficiency, bourgeoisie, proletariatAbstract
This article examines socio-economic themes in the film Snowpiercer (2013) through the lens of critical theory, focusing on three primary contributing factors: technological development, capital accumulation, and economic insufficiency. Drawing on Marxist and contemporary socio-economic theories, the analysis explores how technological developments, depicted through advanced weaponry and security systems, reinforce social hierarchies aboard a post-apocalyptic train. It also delves into the stark contrast between the opulent front section and the impoverished tail section, illustrating the concentration of wealth and power among the bourgeoisie. Economic insufficiency is highlighted through the plight of tail section passengers, trapped in conditions of deprivation and labor exploitation, unable to compete with wealthier classes. The study underscores how these factors perpetuate entrenched social inequalities and reflects on their broader implications for understanding contemporary socio-economic dynamics.
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