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Social Impact

Social impact refers to the significant, positive change that addresses a pressing social challenge, affecting individuals, communities, or society as a whole.

Social Impact

  • Child labour
  • Human trafficking
  • Sexual exploitation
  • Animal testing

Trigger Warning

  • Some of the content of this lesson might be upsetting.
  • Please speak with your tutor if you need to take a break, or need further information and support.

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."

- Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple.

The Importance of Considering Social Impact

Considering the social impact of finances is crucial because it helps us understand how our choices affect serious issues like child labour, human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and animal testing. By being aware of these problems, we can make more responsible decisions, such as supporting companies that ensure fair labour practices, fighting against human trafficking, advocating for victims of sexual exploitation, and rejecting products tested on animals. Understanding social impact means recognising the power we have to create change. By raising awareness, supporting ethical brands, volunteering, and using our voices to advocate against injustices, we can contribute to a more just and compassionate world.

Social Impact: Relevant data

160 million

Children worldwide are engaged in child labour.

49.6 million

People worldwide are living in modern slavery.

4.8 million

Of people who are victims of human trafficking are forced into sexual exploitation.

90%

Of animal testing in 2022 were voluntary experiments not required by law.

What is Child Labour?

Child labour refers to the employment of children in any form of work that deprives them of their childhood, interferes with their ability to attend regular school, and is mentally, physically, socially, or morally harmful. This includes work that is dangerous, exploitative, and prevents children from receiving an education or enjoying their childhood. Child labour is a serious issue that exists in many parts of the world, often driven by poverty, lack of education, and inadequate enforcement of laws protecting children's rights.

Interactive question

UNICEF Child Labour Video

This video tells the story of 12 year old Anas Seif in Yemen, who has no choice but to work to support his family.What do you think of his story?

Child Labour Case Studies TASK:

Group Discussions

In small groups, please discuss the following points. Consider whether you agree or disagree with the statement and why.1. All children should go to school.2. It is important to be able to buy very cheap clothes.3. If a family is very poor, it is right that the children go out to work.4. It is wrong when children have part-time jobs like doing the newspaper round.5. All children should have time to play.6. Working from a young age can be good for children.7. Children should help out at home.8. If someone is very poor, it is their own fault.

Child Labour Task

Unfortunately, many well-know clothing retailers us child labour for mass production. Research and see if you can find examples of companies who do this.

What is HUman Trafficking?

Human trafficking is a serious crime where people are taken or tricked into situations where they are exploited. This often means they are forced to work against their will in terrible conditions or made to do things they would never agree to. Traffickers use lies, threats, and violence to control their victims. Human trafficking can happen to anyone but often affects vulnerable people looking for better opportunities, like those from poor communities. This crime can involve moving victims across countries or within the same area. Traffickers might promise good jobs or education, but the reality is very different. Victims might end up working in factories, farms, as domestic servants, or be forced into prostitution. Human trafficking is a violation of human rights and is illegal, but it continues to happen worldwide. Efforts to stop it include stronger laws, better support for victims, and raising awareness so people can recognize and prevent it.

Relevant data

49.6 million

People live in modern slavery worldwide.

12 million

Children live in modern slavery worldwide.

$150 Billion

Human trafficking is a $150 billion industry globally.

54%

Of people trapped in modern slavery are women and girls.

Task

Which pictures would you identify as people who have been trafficked?

More examples of Human Exploitation

Forced child labour

Debt bondage

Forced labour

Forced criminality

Forced marriage

Drugs trade

Organ harvesting

Domestic servitude

Child soldiers

Can you spot the signs of a modern slave?

  • What signs might there be that someone is a modern slave?
  • What makes a person vulnerable to being trafficked?

Human Trafficking Facts

100,000

People in the UK are estimated to be in modern slavery. This figure is higher than official number, reflecting the hidden nature of this crime.

99%

Of victims of sexual exploitation are women and girls.

Types of Exploitation

  • Many victims are found working in sectors such as construction, agriculture and places like nail bars and car washes.
  • Victims can be both UK national and individuals tracked from overseas, primarily from Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia and Africa.

Spotting Signs of Human Trafficking

  • Individuals or groups seeming to be controlled or directed by one person.
  • Being heavily reliant on one person for transport, interpretation, making appointments, etc.
  • Signs of physical, emotional, sexual, financial abuse, or neglect.
  • Restricted movement, always accompanied.
  • Working in excess of normal hours.
  • Limited contact with family.

Spotting Signs of Human Trafficking

  • Being moved to different locations without notice.
  • Coming and going at strange times of the day and night.
  • Any signs of deception or coercion.
  • Not in possession of own legal documents.
  • Being in debt and/or having pay or food deducted.
  • Distrust of authorities.

Humans For Sale - BBC Scotland

This video shows the devastating impact of human exploitation.How do you think the people who are exploited can be supported?

Interactive question

Sexual Exploitation

Sexual exploitation refers to the abuse of a position of vulnerability, power, or trust for sexual purposes. It involves manipulating or coercing someone into sexual activities against their will, often for the benefit of the exploiter. This can include situations where individuals are forced into prostitution, pornography, or other sexual acts, sometimes through threats, deceit, or violence. It is a severe violation of human rights and dignity. Sexual exploitation can occur in various environments, such as at home, in schools, at work, or online. Perpetrators might be strangers or individuals known to the victim, like family members, friends, or authority figures. It is important to recognize that consent obtained through manipulation or under duress is not true consent. Protecting oneself and others involves being aware of the signs of exploitation and knowing how to seek help from trusted adults or organisations dedicated to supporting victims.

Sexual Exploitation Risk Factors

  • Conflict and war
  • Poverty and debt
  • Miseducation
  • Lack of opportunity
  • Misleading relationship
  • Previous trauma or abuse
  • Drug and/or alcohol dependency
  • Trafficking endemic in the local area
  • Violence (including harmful traditional practices)

Emma's Story

Emma's story explains how she became a victim of sexual exploitation.What are the signs to look out for?

Animal Testing

Animal testing refers to the use of animals in experiments and research to test the safety, efficacy, and effects of various products and substances. This includes testing cosmetics, medications, chemicals, and other products to ensure they are safe for human use. Animals such as mice, rats, rabbits, and primates are commonly used in these tests because their biological systems can be similar to humans'. The data gathered from these experiments help scientists understand potential health risks and benefits before products are released to the public. However, animal testing is a highly controversial practice. Critics argue that it is unethical to subject animals to potentially painful or harmful procedures, especially when alternative testing methods are available. They also point out that results from animal testing do not always accurately predict human reactions. As a result, there is a growing movement towards developing and using alternative methods, such as computer modeling and cell cultures, which do not involve animals and can provide reliable safety data.

Animal Testing data

40

Countries worldwide, including the European Union, Australia, India, Israel and Norway, have banned or restricted animal testing for cosmetics.

Approximately 2.88 million

Procedures are carried out on animals for scientific research in UK every year.

ALTERNATIVES to Animal Testing

In vitro testing (using cells and tissues) and computer modelling are two major alternatives that can provide more relevant human data, reduce the number of animals used, and often at a lower cost.

Animal Testing - Behind the News

What are your thoughts on the reasons behind animal testing after watching this video?

Animal Testing Task

In small groups, research which popular cosmetic companies still use animal testing and which companies are against it.Are you surprised by any of your findings?

Further Information & Support

Social Impact

  • Child Labour
  • Human trafficking
  • Sexual exploitation
  • Animal testing