How did you envision Foxconn's work environment before reading the article? Were you surprised by the description in the article?
The safety nets at Foxconn seem like a "simple fix" to a much larger problem, what is one possible solution you can think of?
The article states "That 17 people have committed suicide at Foxconn is a tragedy. But in fact, the suicide rate at Foxconn’s Shenzhen plant remains below national averages for both rural and urban China". How does this make you feel? Should one's suicide rate be compared to the national average to find whether a company is "ok"? At what number of suicides should attention be brought to that specific company? Keep in mind that someone who commits suicide must be under enough stress, pressure, pain (physical, emotional, or social) that they no longer have the desire to live. Even if that means leaving their family behind.
The article closes with the author ultimately blaming us, the consumer, for these deaths. How does that make you feel? Will you re-consider your consumption before buying new items?
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