Although these big companies are largely to blame, we (as Western society) also contribute to the toxicity. This is because many of us still follow a neocolonial mindset. We see the influence Westernization has had on the Kaufpur society. As well, we also see the effect outsiders like Ellie Barber and journalists have had on the people of Kaufpur. Although they have good intentions, their actions and words may do more harm than good. Throughout the novel, Sinha makes clear the importance of taking the time to understand people and where they come from. It is also essential to learn about what does and doesn’t work for the community. This is the first step towards engaging oneself in the political and social struggle of the other. We are violent …show more content…
The intent was to give free treatment to community members suffering from gas-related illnesses. Ellie is desperate to help the people but becomes frustrated when they refuse to go to the clinic and seek treatment. Her frustration, annoyance, and confusion are apparent when she shouts “Hey, Animal’s people! I don’t fucking understand you!” (Sinha, 2007, p. 183). Although she is talking about not understanding why people are not accepting her help, there is, in fact, a deeper meaning behind that statement. Her savior mentality leads her to pity the poor and the unimaginable living conditions of Kaufpur. She unknowingly mistakes these sentiments as a sign of respect. In a conversation with Animal, Ellie voices her disgust over the scorpions that live in the walls in Animal’s home. Animal is quick to call her out on her Western views, saying “what really disgusts me is that we people seem so wretched to outsiders that you look at us with that so-soft expression, speak to us with that so-pious tone in your voice” (Sinha, 2007, p. 184). Ellie, like many of us growing up in Western society, is detached from the struggles happening in places like Kaufpur. We often see these problems behind a glass screen. We feel bad and wonder what we could do to make the world a better place for victims of
One day, on her way to her mother’s sanctuary, Sophie spots a bush meat trader, along with a small young bonobo walking with him. Sophie could easily tell that this bonobo had been through very rough times, since he had a few fingers missing, small bald patches, thick ropes coiled around him, and he was grinning from ear to ear. Anybody else would think that he was really happy. However, hearing this from her mom, who was an expert on bonobos, a grinning bonobo most likely meant that it was terrified. Despite her normal belief: Humans before animals, feeling pity and love for the bonobo, and wanting to impress her mom, in hope of getting her attention for once, she buys the bonobo. Even though the man had retailed the bonobo for a hundred dollars, Sophie gives him sixty, which was all her pocket money. Since hunting and selling bonobos is the only way to feed his family, the man greedily accepts. When Sophie shows the bonobo to her mom, she gets the opposite reaction of pride from her, fury. For years, her mom had fought and worked hard to stop bush meat traders, like that man and it had started to show progress, however, Sophie may have just singlehandedly, unwittingly encouraged the bonobo black market all over again. Sure enough, the same man returns at the sanctuary, along with two shivering infant bonobos in a cage. Sophie and her mom know very well that the only way hunters take baby bonobos is by killing their entire family first. Sophie’s mom angrily sends him off, then calmly discusses with Sophie that the bonobo, who Sophie named Otto, is now Sophie’s responsibility. Hearing the word “responsibility” clicks in Sophie’s mind. She realizes that, for the first time in her life, she is responsible for another living being, that Otto’s life is in her hands, considering his really bad state. “During my childhood, I’d only half
In the documentary titled Nevsun in Eritrea: Dealing With a Dictator, the director Scott Anderson’s main topic of focus delves into Nevsun, which is a Canadian mining company that has formed a business partnership with the war-torn poor country of Eritrea in east Africa, or more importantly, with the Eritrean government that receives a 40% stake in profit from Nevsun’s mining operations. However, while the partnership on the surface may be seen as an overall boon for the country and its citizens it’s actuality all a façade and the partnership formed between the two has actually caused more harm than good. For example, the documentary touches upon multiple key elements: such as human rights violations workers have experienced working in the
Living in the poorer areas of the Undercity and being Muslim meant having to deal with prejudice when attempting to find a job. Mirchi, Abdul’s brother who yearned to find work to help his family, knows his employer of interest would not employ him due to his religion. “Although Mumbai was said to be more cosmopolitan and meritocratic than any other Indian city, Muslims were still excluded from many good jobs, including some luxury hotels where Mirchi longed to work (Boo 13.)” Nearing the beginning of the novel, the religious and social prejudice between the Indian elites and those who live in poverty is evident. This reveals that Mumbai may be a city of opportunity for some, but to those who are living in poverty, it’s just another city that promotes inequality towards the less fortunate.
We see an obvious disconnect and rejection of Elizabeth’s argument. Singer’s position is based on utilitarianism which is a form of instrumentalist rationalism that Costello rejects, since the cruel efficiency of the modern factory farm is based precisely on this way of thinking. From a utilitarian position, the suffering of the animal could be outweighed by the greater happiness the death of the animal will bring to the numerous people who eat it. Also, from a utilitarian point of view animals are replaceable, since it is the sum total of pleasure and pain of all those concerned that is important rather than individual pain and pleasure. From Singer’s point of view, he is arguing for alleviation of suffering of animals rather than against killing them for food. Costello reject this way of thinking, without a doubt, since she values the individual existence of
6As a consumer, I am buying their products and supporting them. I am showing them that it's okay of what they're doing. We as consumers have a lot of power to turn the table around, we need to step up and tell these companies that we do not accept what is happening to the people, and how do you tell them that; not buying their products, we need to work together to change what is happening and build a better
Because according to The Economist (2012), there are some tips to avoid causing offences. Globally, they consist in avoiding religious discussion in public because few people will buy your product thanks to that but a lot can boycott it because of that. Even if a company has to express an opinion, it should stay neutral, and never expressed an opinion which can hurt a group or a community. Because even if it seems insignificant for one person, it can be determinant for another one and cause serious issues. And if such an issue arises and the company has not power and control on it, it should stay out of it, to avoid worsening the
Amidst the scarcity of life, caring for animals is not only encouraged but those who do not are vilified. In turn, many people, such as Rick, financially ruin themselves in pursuit of the social elitism that comes with animal ownership. Ashamed of his lack of ownership, Rick cares for an electric sheep and describes the experience as “[…] demoralizing. And yet from a social standpoint it had to be done, given the absence of the real article.” (48) Although the intention of animal ownership was to preserve life and atone for their lack of empathy during World War Terminus, ironically, it instead creates a hostile barrier between people leaving them less caring to each other. Rather than for the altruistic intentions that they claim to have, these people relentlessly pursue animal ownership in an arms race with each other. Symbolically, Kipple, metaphysical junk matter that multiples, is humanity’s excessive materialism destroying the planet and ourselves with it. As Isidore describes, “Kipple is useless objects, like junk mail or match folders after you use the last match or gum wrappers or yesterday’s homeopape. When nobody’s around, kipple reproduces
Grimesby Roylott was a doctor who had previously practiced in India. While in India, Roylott was faced with many different, and life-threatening creatures. Assuringly to continue his practice in England, he brought back a few different species and kept them on his property. Though a doctor, Grimesby Roylott was a very greedy, and selfish person. His money was more important to him than anything. Anyone or anything who stepped foot in the way of Roylott and his money would infuriate him. If there was a chance that Roylott would lose money, he would go to drastic measures to ensure that wouldn’t be the case. Grimesby Roylott may have been a doctor, but greed can be a destructive emotion.
In the novel, “Blindness”, by Jose Saramago, Saramago’s overall message about humanity is that everyone is capable of behaving like animals when it’s survival. For example, In chapter 13, the people were fighting over food, “Who’s eating sausage around here, … the doctor’s wife threw caution to the wind and broke into reckless fight, colliding, jostling, knocking people over …” (233). The reader can infer that people are acting like animals because they are fighting over food instead of sharing it. Usually, when this happens it’s because of survival instincts since when one needs to survive they have to do anything possible to do so.
Early in her short story, the writer uses similes to depict and detail the theme of human suffering; she describes the Bantus’ pursuit of the pygmies “as they pursue monkeys”(Lispector, page 89). By employing Bantus’ point of view, Lispector compares the pygmies to apes, dehumanizing them and their suffering. This encourages the reader to infer that the Bantus have no empathy for their target, mirroring the relationship between hunters and the lesser creatures they hunt. Simply, the pygmies are mere creatures that cannot serve a purpose greater than what is intended for them. As a result of the Bantus viewing
Through the author’s use of characterization, the audience observes the idea that people are never appeased. For instance, in chapter 1, the doctor’s greed is shown by his refusal to treat Juana’s and Kino’s child, Coyotito, who had been stung by a scorpion (12). The doctor refuses to acknowledge helping them until he learns that they had gained the funds to pay for the services that he would provide. (30). In life, it is seen that many people will ignore others troubles and suffer when it does not align with their wishes or if it does not benefit them in any way. This relates to the theme because other people disregard the hardships of others to take what they want, believing it could better benefit them than those who have it. They insist on pushing their ideas and actions on others taking the other’s freedom of being able to surpass the troubles they experience. They couldn’t be satiated with what they had and desire more. Kino had basic knowledge in knew how to fish, how to work, and how to take care of his family, but he wanted to know more. Furthermore, the reader observes the
(Page 63) The animals want to feel as if they’re doing their part to help the community. Whereas Peter Weir displayed the good society through Truman’s town. Everyone in Seahaven is happy, gets along well and no one pushes the boundaries. This is how Weir feels a perfect society should be.
For Darling, this opportunity to make use of her past learning experience appeared when she moves to America. After a few years in America, she became more and more distant from her friends that were left in Zimbabwe. One day, Darling is directly confronted by an old friend in a Skype call as she complains about the suffering that existed in Zimbabwe. Chipo, her past friend blatantly states to Darling, “You are not the one suffering. You think watching on BBC means you know what is going on? No, you don’t my friend, it’s the wound that knows the texture of the pain; it’s us who stayed here feeling the real suffering”(287). Darling felt as if she were slapped by Chipo’s words, shocked to hear such things. Even after Darling had moved to America, she still feels connected to Zimbabwe and empathized with all the suffering happening there. Furthermore, when Chipo mockingly asks, “It’s your country, Darling? Really, it’s your country, are you sure?”Darling simply thinks, “What the fuck? Where is this even coming from? . . . I should just click it and hang up because really, I don’t have time for this shit” (288). Chipo believes that Darling no longer understands the suffering of those she left behind anymore and denies her the right to claim that she does. Clearly, Darling does not agree with Chipo’s statements and
This is similar to how a man asking for help at his local police department was laughed at when he told the police officers what his caste was. The BBC reported on how the man was asking for help to look for his missing a daughter and his niece. The police told him the girls would return but later on the two girls were found dead in a field. Poverty and inequality are common issues found in countries of the ‘global South’. Corruption is also a problem depicted in the film; the political parties tried to do anything that would guarantee them winning the election. They cared about votes not about the wellbeing of Natha. What any individual watching this film also learns is that farmer suicide is large problem in India. Farmers in India are driven to desperation from not having money that they decide to take their own
The multiplier effects of the investment, either it is positive or negative, must be discussed carefully to find the best solution to resolve the investment’s negative impact. One of the investment’s gifts is that it will provide the job vacancy for the job seekers, and at the same time, will lights the hope for the locals in an economic way. Once the company operated in an area, it is expected that it will increase the livelihood of the company’s surrounding community. Notwithstanding the company social responsibility to participate in elevating the livelihood of the locals, the company must have the main purpose to gain profits. This purpose, unavoidable, introduce the conflicts where the local community has to deal that its member are not eligible to apply in such of company’s vacancy due to their lack of education or skills. In another issue, they also face the threat of exploitation of the company by working in such indigent condition if they were accepted as sweated labours . As noted by Paik, local workers are also defenceless workers as they received little exposure from the media and overlooked by the literatures . Vogelaar took similar stage as Pak, as he highlighted that there are conflicts between foreign firms and their local environment which is primarily political, social and cultural .