Reading the Signs of the Times by Alexa Egan https://padlet.com/alexaegan/2sejttpzk86jc84s Unit 1 Final Project en-us 2021-09-17 16:38:57 UTC 2021-09-17 19:01:51 UTC hello@padlet.com Which article did you select for your write-up? alexaegan https://padlet.com/alexaegan/2sejttpzk86jc84s/wish/1749217335 I wrote about an article on global trade and its effects around the world.]]> 2021-09-17 16:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alexaegan/2sejttpzk86jc84s/wish/1749217335 Why? alexaegan https://padlet.com/alexaegan/2sejttpzk86jc84s/wish/1749232239 I think global trade is super interesting and is an important factor in todays world. ]]> 2021-09-17 17:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/alexaegan/2sejttpzk86jc84s/wish/1749232239 Does the instance of injustice addressed in the article seem to be an isolated incident or part of a larger, systemic problem? alexaegan https://padlet.com/alexaegan/2sejttpzk86jc84s/wish/1749330148 The injustice caused by worldwide trade is part of a huge systemic problem. It affects people of all socioeconomic levels around the world.]]> 2021-09-17 17:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alexaegan/2sejttpzk86jc84s/wish/1749330148 To which of the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching does your article connect? alexaegan https://padlet.com/alexaegan/2sejttpzk86jc84s/wish/1749335400 “Affirm the rights of workers”
My article connects to this Catholic Social Teaching the most because workers are the ones who are most affected by trade. As jobs move overseas, many Americans have lost their jobs. Conversely, the working conditions people who have gained these jobs are in are terrible.]]> 2021-09-17 17:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alexaegan/2sejttpzk86jc84s/wish/1749335400 Based on the article and your knowledge of the principle of CST named above, what is one step that could be taken to alleviate the suffering of the victims of injustice? alexaegan https://padlet.com/alexaegan/2sejttpzk86jc84s/wish/1749450487 One step that can be taken to do this would be be to buy fair trade goods. These goods are certified to have been made with excellent worker conditions. This would help workers.]]> 2021-09-17 18:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/alexaegan/2sejttpzk86jc84s/wish/1749450487 Important Facts alexaegan https://padlet.com/alexaegan/2sejttpzk86jc84s/wish/1749461805 - While trade gives a higher quality of life, it also causes the decimation of manufacturing jobs at home
- China is the preeminent contributor to manufacturing
- Global trade has lifted some areas out of poverty]]> 2021-09-17 19:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alexaegan/2sejttpzk86jc84s/wish/1749461805