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● Does reading this chapter make me less likely to buy leather and fur products, or not?
Why or why not?
By reading this book, I have become more aware of the ethical issues and dilemmas
involved in the production and consumption of these products. For example, I have learnt
about the cruel and inhumane treatment of animals in the fur industry, such as the use of
traps, cages, electrocution, skinning alive, and anal or vaginal gassing (Jimenez, G. C., &
Pulos, E., 2016). I have also learnt about the environmental and social impacts of the
leather and fur industries, such as the pollution, deforestation, land degradation, water
scarcity, greenhouse gas emissions, and human health risks (Jimenez, G. C., & Pulos, E.,
2016). Sincerely now, it is making me question the necessity and morality of using animal
skins and furs for fashion, luxury, or status, when there are alternative materials and
products available that are more sustainable, ethical, and humane. Although leather
products are superior and last longer, I think I will be more aware of how the leather
products I buy are made now or completely go for goods made from other materials.
● Does reading this chapter make me more likely to go vegetarian in my food consumption
or not? Why or why not?
Although I have become more aware of the ethical issues and dilemmas involved in the
production and consumption of meat and other animal products. I have learnt about the
cruel and inhumane treatment of animals in the meat industry, such as the use of factory
farms, slaughterhouses, antibiotics, hormones, and genetic engineering (Jimenez, G. C., &
Pulos, E., 2016). I have also learnt about the environmental and social impacts of the meat
industry, such as the land use, water use, energy use, waste generation, biodiversity loss,
climate change, and food insecurity (Jimenez, G. C., & Pulos, E., 2016). However, I live in
Nigeria where going vegetarian is not easy, feasible, or desirable, and it involves
challenges, risks, or trade-offs that far outweigh the benefits or harms because of the limited
sources of proteins available to me due to my financial status. Also, my faith requires me to
only consume meat from animals slaughtered with total compassion. Therefore, I have no
problem consuming meat slaughtered properly.
● Do I feel that the consumption of meat and the use of leather and fur are “natural” and
therefore acceptable? Why or why not?
Personally, I feel that meat consumption is natural and acceptable, because I believe that
the consumption of meat for food is part of the natural order. I think that it is consistent with
human nature, human history, human culture, and human religion. It is beneficial for human
survival, human development and human well-being, although we could find alternative
materials to leather and fur or be more humane when making these materials from animals.
● Does an “ethical” company owe any duty to animals, or are ethical duties only owed to
humans?
I believe that an ethical company owes a duty to animals, because animals are moral
subjects, although they may not be moral equals. In some companies, animals are
considered as stakeholders or customers. For example, companies that deal with animals
or get their products from them. To these companies, animals are considered as sources of
value. Companies should also be aware of their environmental impacts on animals.
Reference:
Jimenez, G. C., & Pulos, E. (2016). Good Corporation, Bad Corporation: Corporate Social
Responsibility in the Global Economy. Open SUNY Textbooks. Retrieved
from:
https://milnepublishing.geneseo.edu/good-corporation-bad-corporation/
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