the economic exploitations of West African countries. Although cocoa is enjoyed by billions of people around the world, this sweet treat was a delicacy only enjoyed by the prosperous individuals in the ancient past. The word cocoa in the Latin the language is ‘Theobroma’ which means “food of the gods”. This superior crop was something only the wealthy people can indulge in many South American countries. The first use of cocoa
The issue of child slavery within the chocolate industry is a complex issue to solve for corporations within this market sector. Child slavery is heavily embedded into the working culture in cocoa farming, and as a manager, it is important to recognise the problem and do all possible to abolish such activity. As a manager overseeing these issues, it is key to be a leader and enact objectives to inspire other corporations to stand against child slavery in the chocolate industry. Since corporations
tremendous pain. “How is this happening without the chocolate companies doing anything about it?” you may ask. That is precisely the question many have today. Approximately 70% of all cocoa in the world begins in West Africa. The Ivory Coast and Ghana are the two main producers of cocoa beans. West Africa is an excellent place to have cocoa plantations because of the heat and low rainfall that is critical for the cocoa tree to survive. These cocoa plantations often cover hundreds of miles with thick, lush
Child Trafficking and Slavery In the Chocolate Industry Megan Green 100483981 Timothy MacNeill Social Policy SSCI‐1200U Thursday, March 12th, 2015 INTRODUCTION Historically, the chocolate industry in Africa has been accused of covering up the trafficking of children and the use of child labour in coco plantations. It has been proven that young children work as slaves in the chocolate industry (Mistrati & Romano, 2012). Despite the Harkin-Engel Protocol agreement signed in 2001 stating that
(Gregory), and will most likely never get to taste it. UNICEF estimates nearly half a million children are used for forced labour in Côte d'Ivoire (Mckenzie, Swails). These children have to suffer more in their first eighteen years than most americans ever will, but fortunately some companies and organizations are taking steps to help raise awareness to end the atrocity that is child slavery. 6 1/2 In reaction to this, people might ask,”how do children become involved with this practice?” The saddening
The Slave Trade and Britain Today ‘The slave trade has no relevance in Britain today’ It is difficult to agree with this statement, Britain hold a wide variety of race and for them and their ancestor’s slavery was only yesterday however For the British slavery is seen as being their history. Within this essay I will explain the differences between race and racism, I will also include the history of the slave trade and how it came about. The term race in a sociologist’s point of view
Benin, officially the Republic of Benin and formerly Dahomey, is a country in West Africa. The majority of its population lives on the small southern coastline of the Bight of Benin, part of the Gulf of Guinea in the northernmost tropical portion of the Atlantic Ocean. The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, but the seat of government is in Cotonou, the country's largest city and economic capital. The largest religious group in Benin is Roman Catholicism, followed closely by Islam, Vodun and Protestantism
Nowadays, child labour is one of the most important problems in some countries and this problem tends to spread around the word day by day. Some researches indicate there are approximately 246 million children around the world whose ages are between 5 and 17 have to work in job. In addition, nearly 70% or 171 million children are likely to work in harmful conditions. Working in mines with chemicals or pesticides in agriculture are only two examples for hazardous works for children (UNICEF, 2006
Child labour is work done by children which deprives them of their childhood, self-respect and potential. Furthermore, it is damaging to both their mental and physical wellbeing (International Labour Organization, n.d.). Child labour in the production of cocoa beans may be able to bring in money to Côte d’Ivoire, allowing it to progress economically (O’Keefe, 2016), and also bring large amounts of profit to confectionary powerhouses like Nestle (O’Keefe, 2016) and lastly, allow families
The Hands That Make Our Chocolate M&M’s and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups were my favorite chocolate treats until I was informed by a friend that the majority of coca I eat is harvested by child slaves in Western Africa. Buying products harvested by slaves is supporting slavery. Slavery is a violation of human rights. Instead of contributing to slavery we can become human rights activists. William Wilberforce a leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade in 1785 reminds us, “You may choose to