What is social context of the poem 'Two scavengers'?

The social context of the poem "Two Scavengers in a Truck, Two Beautiful People in a Mercedes" by Lawrence Ferlinghetti addresses class distinctions and inequality. The poem contrasts the lives of two pairs of characters — the garbage men and the affluent couple in the Mercedes — to highlight the disparities in social status and privilege. Ferlinghetti uses this juxtaposition to critique societal norms and challenge perceptions of worth based on wealth and appearance.