Reflection Paper on Human Trafficking and Slavery

Reflection Paper on Slavery
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Reflection Paper on Slavery
After completing the survey, I found my score to be 84. In general terms, the score means that 84 enslaved people are indirectly working for me. Primarily, the enslaved people work for me by being used in the production of the products I use. For example, the survey boxes provided data concerning bonded labor in South East Asia. The workers are forced to work long hours daily to prepare shrimp. The majority of the prepared shrimp is then exported to the United States. Since I love shrimp, there is a high likelihood that I have taken shrimp from these bonded laborers. It is heartbreaking to learn the extent to which slavery is still entrenched in the modern trade chain.
My knowledge of human trafficking and fair-trade products is quite limited. Prior to taking the survey, I had an iota of the idea that human trafficking does exist. There are times when I get such information when watching the news. In addition, I have also been aware of some companies practicing unfair trade practices. For example, some companies expose workers to debilitating working conditions to maximize profits. However, despite having the idea that there exists human trafficking and unfair trade products, I was not aware of the extent to which the two are entrenched. The slave footprint survey has acted as an eye-opener. It has made me realize that the issue of slavery in the modern world is grave.
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