Ethical Dilemmas 'Slaves In Tulsa': Case Study

“Slaves in Tulsa” Evaluated Ethically
Question 1 There are many ethical issues in this essay. It brings to light some of the questionable dealings large corporations have when it comes to their workforce and unfair treatment of their workers. It also shows that while the form of slavery happening before the civil war was eradicated from our society, large corporations have found a workaround. This workaround is not acceptable in most social viewpoints but some people think it is ok. This modern form of slavery is just as bad as pre-civil war slavery and should be stopped. Some people may ask “does it really count as slavery?” Their argument for this is that the company does not own them they are just restricted and that they do get paid, so they are not working for free. Others may argue against this viewpoint, saying “Yes it does count as slavery.” While the workers are not technically owned they do not have any autonomy to make their own decisions and while they are getting paid …show more content…
It is horrendous to see that people and businesses in my society are taking part in modern slavery and if I ever find information of it happening I will do my best to stop it. As a single person there is not much I can do, but I can rally groups and raise awareness about the injustice hidden beneath the topsoil of the American society. If I found any information regarding human trafficking or unjust treatment to labor workers I would report it to the proper authorities immediately. Hopefully, the law enforcement would shut down the operation, but to help the process along I would also petition for stricter enforcement of the laws already against modern slavery and petition for laws to protect all workers, including immigrants, from unjust treatment and exploitation. In any elections, I would put a priority on fair treatment for workers of all types when I voted for people in government