The roots of this phenomenon can be traced back to the 'Protestant work ethic' in the 16th Century – a worldview held by white Protestants in Europe that made hard work and the quest for profit seem virtuous.

这种现象的根源可以追溯到 16 世纪的“新教工作伦理” ——欧洲白人新教徒持有的一种世界观， 认为努力工作和追求利润似乎是美德。