The polarization of the social classes was a trigger for the Mexican revolution. During the Porfiriato there was a huge separation between social classes,encouraged by capitalization. Even if porfirio benefited many people in privileged positions, most people were put in difficult positions. There were really long labor hours and no way for them to afford their needs. The “tiendas de raya” created debts that could be passed down through generations. There was no affordable basic living. This created a really difficult situation, where in a dictatorship there were more people being abused and discriminated. The discomfort of the situation created a movement within the middle class citizens. President Díaz had a conciliatory policy with conservatives, while trying to attract liberals. The relationship with liberals had its restraint since those who opposed his leadership were exiled or executed. He came to become president with the non-reelection principle. When his term ended the position was left in the hands of Manuel González, an unconditional supporter of Díaz. During that term Díaz ruled behind the actual president. After González presidential term, Díaz was reelected by the Mexican citizens, this is where the dictatorship …show more content…
Capitalization and industrialization played a big role in this event, since power was dictated by properties and resources. Aristocrats kept the customs from the colonial phase, and president Díaz granted them contracts, money, and political jobs. Aristocrats often were educated in foreign countries, mostly Europe and France. Middle class was ruled according to their income. High middle class had some privileges and the low middle class had reduced education and bigger limitations. Low class, most of the citizens belonged to this class. Workers and peasants, ignorance and crime often came from this class. This fraction of the population had little to no