Please read the reading materials from Chapter 12 of the Corporate Social Responsibility textbook that you find in the reading assignment. Based on what you have learned in this unit, answer the following questions:

 Does reading this chapter make you less likely to buy leather and fur products, or not? Why or why not?

I have never aimed nor wanted leather and fur products in my possession, I always buy affordable and durable products. Reading this chapter made me think that I was living a better lifestyle because I know that the things in my possession are not against animal rights. This gives me an idea to less likely buy leather and fur products; instead, I should buy alternative products that are similar but crafted in accordance to animal welfare act.

Does reading this chapter make you more likely to go vegetarian in your food consumption (if you are not already), or not? Why or why not?

While understand the context of protecting the animal rights, I believe that we should be logical in our decisions, as such, we should be able to categorized commercial meat from those that are not introduced as for consumptions. For example, meat from pigs and chicken, these are acceptable for consumption legally as discussed in the text related to Humane Farming and Meat Consumption. (Jimenez & Pulos, 2016)

Do you feel that the consumption of meat and the use of leather and fur are “natural” and therefore acceptable? Why or why not?

I have separate views on the consumption of meat and the use of leather and fur. I believe that consumption of meat is natural and acceptable because; first, meat contains vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy body. Second, it is part of the natural food chain where human is higher than animals. On the other hand, the use of leather and fur is only for luxury and fashion, thus, it is not necessary to slaughter animals because there are other alternatives that we can use to craft a better fashion other than leather and fur.

Does an “ethical” company owe any duty to animals, or are ethical duties only owed to humans?

In my own opinion, an “ethical” company do not only owe duty to animals and to humans but to the Earth and all the living things within the planet. It is very important that companies are responsible not only to the animals and the humans but also to the environment as the industrial effects are affecting the entire planet. But yes, “ethical” companies owe any duty to animals and not only to human and the environment.

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/.