What complex ethical dilemma does the mica mining industry in India reveal about global supply chains?

Mica Mining and Ethical Dilemmas

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Barbara Anna Zielonka
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A simple labor dispute between workers and companies
A problem that only affects the cosmetics industry
A systemic issue involving child labor, poverty, and economic exploitation
A temporary economic challenge with no long-term implications
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How do companies typically attempt to conceal the origins of mica mined by children?
By completely stopping mica production
By funneling mica through intermediaries and licensing schemes
By publicly admitting child labor practices
By paying higher wages to mining families
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The video suggests that the 'resource curse' means:
Countries with natural resources become wealthier automatically
Mineral-rich areas tend to experience more economic prosperity
Regions with abundant resources often suffer from corruption and exploitation
Natural resources always benefit local communities
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What motivated Lush Cosmetics to respond to the mica mining issue?
Government regulations
Ethical concerns about potential child labor
Financial incentives
Marketing strategies
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What long-term solution does the video suggest for addressing child labor in mica mining?
Completely eliminating mica from global markets
Empowering local communities and providing alternative income streams
Implementing strict government controls
Boycotting all Indian mineral exports
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How do the interviewed government officials demonstrate their approach to the child labor issue?
By actively investigating and resolving the problem
By showing significant awareness and commitment
By displaying confusion and apparent lack of direct responsibility
By immediately implementing comprehensive reforms
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What broader societal issue does the mica mining situation illuminate?
The ineffectiveness of international labor laws
The complexity of global economic interdependence
The superiority of synthetic materials
The challenges of industrial development
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