CLEAN : Malawi tobacco pressured as US butts in over labour abuses

CLEAN : Malawi tobacco pressured as US butts in over labour abuses

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses forced and child labor issues in the tobacco industry, highlighting that 80% of Mars tobacco is grown under the IPS system, which is free from such labor. The remaining 20% is being addressed through stakeholder meetings, including with the American Government. The video also emphasizes the importance of educating farmers about the evils of child labor, as some may not recognize it. Additionally, there is a segment with cultural and language elements.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Mars tobacco is grown under a system free from child or forced labor?

100%

80%

60%

50%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was involved in the meeting to address labor issues in the tobacco industry?

No external parties

The American Government and stakeholders

Only the American ambassador

Local farmers only

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of farm organizations regarding child labor?

To reduce tobacco prices

To promote tobacco exports

To increase tobacco production

To raise awareness about child labor

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might farmers be confused about child labor practices?

They lack proper tools

They think it's a traditional practice

They are not interested in labor laws

They have no access to education

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the nature of the third section of the transcript?

It provides a detailed analysis of labor laws

It discusses unrelated topics in a less coherent manner

It focuses on the benefits of tobacco farming

It outlines a new farming technique