Eng

ECS 392

Fall 2017

PAPER 5

(Details)

Date due: Monday, October 16, at 10:00 pm (via Turnitin)

Length: 600 to 700 words

Topic: First, read this CNN article (and watch the accompanying video) on the recycling of e-waste in China:

http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/30/world/asia/china-electronic-waste-e-waste/index.html

Then, in your paper, respond to EACH of the following statements, agreeing or disagreeing with it and GIVING YOUR REASONS for your opinions:

1. The recycling employment practices described in the article (and portrayed in the video) are SAFE because the workers accept the risks.

2. The practices are FAIR because the workers agree to them by voluntarily participating in the market for e-waste recycling laborers.

3. The practices are ETHICAL if most people in the community, including government officials, approve of them.

For this assignment, you’ll need to review pp. 106-113 of Introduction to Engineering Ethics.