Factory Fire

The fire in Bangladesh is a real-life example of the need for social justice in our world. In 1911, a similar event happened and became known as the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. Both factories had bars on the windows and poor working conditions. One would assume that we would learn from that experience, but sadly, the message has yet to be wide-spread. The fire in Bangladesh shows just how vital our need for social justice is in our world. No matter their race or heritage, all humans are humans with dignity and deserve to be treated with respect. I feel that as consumers we are called to be aware of such injustices and refuse to purchase those items. Part of me feels that the guilt should fall on the corporations, but I am fully aware that a corporation may try their hardest to ensure fair working conditions and be lied to by the smaller companies. So I feel it is the job of the corporations to follow up with their branches in other countries to the best of their ability, ensuring that human dignity and worker's rights are being upheld. I also feel its very important to educate the workers in poorer countries, and in places like Bangladesh, to know what rights they are entitled to. In relationship to the United States, I believe that we must ask more questions instead of closing more doors. We need to take initiative, as a strong world power, to educate others about social justice issues in light of the Catholic Church's teachings.