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What are democratic norms? What are the two main norms that dictate how governments operate? Democratic norms are an important part of how political systems govern. They help keep everything operating smoothly, and ensure that systems don’t collapse. Read more about two major democratic norms, mutual tolerance, and institutional forbearance.
What’s the problem with fast food? How can average consumers fight back against this industry? The problem with fast food is in part that it’s difficult to fight. Fast food is a colossal industry that controls farming, food production, work conditions, and more. But fighting back is possible. Keep reading for a rundown of fast food issues and how to fight back.
Does the meat industry have animal cruelty? What kinds of conditions do animals face? It’s first worth noting that the fast food industry and meatpacking industry go through great efforts to stop people from seeing the full extent of animal cruelty in their industry. But animals face constant suffering until their deaths. Read more about the meat industry and animal cruelty below.
Why do guys cheat when they’re in a relationship or married? If they cheat, does it mean they don’t love you? According to Steve Harvey in his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, there are five main reasons why guys cheat: because sex isn’t emotional, because they think they can get away with it, because they’re not ready to be exclusive, because they’re not happy at home, and because there are other women willing to sleep with them. Continue on to learn what Steve Harvey has to say about guys who cheat.
What is institutional forbearance? Why is it important? Institutional forbearance is an important democratic norm that states that those in power won’t use that power to harm their political opponents or other marginalized people and groups. Read more about institutional forbearance and why it’s so important for a democracy.
What are ethical issues in the fast food industry? What causes these issues? There are numerous ethical issues in the fast food industry. These problems include taxes, public funding, and other workers’ rights issues. Read more about ethical issues in the fast food industry.
What dangers do meat packing workers face? Why is this job so dangerous? After over a hundred years since the publication of The Jungle, meat packing workers still struggle with poor working conditions. Meat packing workers are unsafe, underpaid, and exploited. Read more about meat packing workers and the struggles they face—including death on the job.
What are the biggest meat industry problems? Why do these problems happen? Some of the biggest meat industry problems are with the working conditions in slaughterhouses. These workers deal with constant unsafe and unsanitary conditions. Read more about meat industry problems below.
What’s the practice of fast food franchising? Why is franchising detrimental? Fast food franchising is a common practice in the fast food industry. Franchisees are responsible for their restaurants, like business owners, but have no autonomy—much like a regular employee. Plus, much of fast food franchising is subsidized by taxpayers. Read more about fast food franchising, how it works, and why it’s a bad practice.
What is mass farming in the poultry industry? How does the mass manufacture of the McNugget lead to mass farming? Mass farming is one side-effect of the mass production of the McNugget. Because fast food is produced in giant quantities and is the same everywhere, farming changed, too. Read more about mass farming and how McDonald’s affects the poultry industry.