Social+Context

Social context or social environment is the identical or similar social positions and social roles as a whole that influence individuals of a group. ([])
 * __SOCIAL CONTEXT OF: Of Mice and Men__**


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 * 1930's the Great Depression ||

The novel Of Mice and Men is set in California, America in the 1930's. In 1929 the Wall Street Crash occured, millions of dollars were lost and sent America into a depression. The result of the Crash was; people lost all thier life savings, banks went bust and about 12-15 million men and women were made unemployed, this was one third of Americas population. The depression effected everyone including the rich, people struggled to pay rent, find jobs they coul keep and raise families. The main jobs that people could fine were either working on farms or a ranch hand. Both these jobs required great physical strength so it was mostly men that had these jobs, a lot of migrants were also after jobs so there was limited work. Once These men had jobs they had to do everything to keep them as they were in great demand.