Day Of Destruction Days Of Revolt Analysis

Equality is not something we get to have when we come into this world. It is something that is being fought for and will continue to fight for as long as people think of themselves and do not think of the consequences that may occur from their own actions. In the book “Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt” by Chris Hedges and Joe Sacco they narrowed in on what structural violence is. The different examples of injustices that were occurring around the countries. Lastly explains the ways the oppressed used there actions, words, and ideas to fight the injustices. Injustices are all around world many of which still have a lot of control to this day and take a toll on the less able. Allowing large corporations to dictate what will be said and done.

There are many different ways to resist an injustice but finding the most effective way can be challenging. Once the right way of resistance is found the only thing to do is stay adamant with your ideals and continue to fight. Using these modes of resistance will not fix anything in a day. But, need to have a strong support system to help maintain the ability to fight against the higher power. Without a strong support system any type of resistance will automatically be shut down due to the fact that corporations always find ways to make any labor cheaper and create more profit. In the text it states on page 141 and 142 Rudy says, “The mines had changed in other significant ways. The United Mine Workers of America had triumphed in its struggle to unionize the miners at the Gary operations by the early 1940’s.” At the end of it he says, “It was the best thing that helped in the coal mines.” Rudy was treated poorly for a majority of his life as a coal miner and stuck with the cause, which lead to everything falling into place over time. And to say it again, it did not happen overnight, but with persistence and dedication the miners found a way to receive compensation for their life of hard