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"White Collar Sweatshop", 2002.
An examination of Jill Andresky Fraser's book "White Collar Sweatshop: The Deterioration of Work and Its Rewards in Corporate America".
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper is a book review of Jill Andresky Fraser's "White Collar Sweatshop: The Deterioration of Work and Its Rewards in Corporate America (2001)". Fraser argues that white-collar remuneration declined while cutbacks, layoffs and technological change increased workloads during the 1990s.
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Rational Choice and White Collar Crime, 2005.
This paper covers some recent research into white-collar crime and ties it in with the rational-choice theory of crime. This paper focuses more on the causal aspect of white-collar crime than on the outcome aspect of it.
1,837 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper discusses how the existing stereotype of a white-collar offender as a high-ranking executive may be flawed. The demographics of white-collar offenders suggest most of them are middle-class white males. It looks at the theories as to why such people would commit these crimes and explains that most theories center on the rational-choice decision making process because of the protracted and diligent nature of white-collar crimes. It further discusses how, within the white-collar inmate community, there also appear to be two separate pathways to white-collar crime: one marked by previous run-ins with the law before turning to white-collar crime, and the other one marked by no run-ins with the law.
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"White-collar crime has gained increased notoriety in recent years with the downfall of Enron, WorldCom, and insider trading by Martha Stewart. Despite its increased awareness in the public, its etiology is not well known. One of the main reasons for criminologists' naivete regarding white-collar crime is the lack of scientific research on the topic. The relative lack of data arises from an array of political, sociological, penological, and funding issues. The data that is available to researchers indicates that the existing stereotype of white-collar crime offenders is flawed."
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Sweatshops, 2004.
This paper discusses sweatshops, the impact that they have on the world, and what can be done to end their proliferation.
1,420 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper explains that sweatshops are factories that produce apparel, shoes, and other merchandise where employees, usually women and children, work under extreme conditions for very long hours and very little pay. The author points out that sweatshops became illegal in the United States with the passing of the Fair Labor Standards Act, but many American companies, such as Wal-Mart, maintain their low prices by selling products manufactured in sweatshops. The paper describes many ways that the individual can fight the continuation of sweatshops, such as asking companies to purchase only fair-trade products, purchasing only union-made products, and supporting organizations like OXFAM.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Definition of a Sweatshop
Sweatshops and the Underground Economy
How to End the Proliferation of Sweatshops
Conclusion
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"Indeed, changes in the global economy have added to the proliferation of sweatshops. The robust economies of the west and in Asia have created a great demand for apparel and electronics. This coupled with the increases in the costs of living have made sweatshops very difficult to stop. In addition, large discount chains are able to provide consumers with high quality products at extremely low prices. Many consumers do not take the time to investigate why the price of these products are so low."
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White-Collar Crime, 2005.
This paper discusses the causes and deterrents of white-collar crime.
2,345 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper explains that white-collar crime has the potential to cause billions of dollars in losses to both corporations and individuals; as businesses go bankrupt because of illegitimate operations practices, individuals suffer economic losses that have the potential to be devastating. The author points out that, motivated primarily by financial gain, white-collar offenders have become increasingly savvy, thanks to the internet and other avenues, which allow acquisition of otherwise private information. The paper relates that legislation which includes lengthening jail terms for offenders has been enacted in an effort to deter white-collar criminals; however, many people suggest that longer jail terms are not enough to deter criminals, and instead, imposing larger severe fines is the best way to deter and prevent future activity.
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Introduction
Issues
Review of Literature
Overview/Causes
Identity Theft
Internet Fraud
Other White-collar Crimes
Deterring and Preventing White-collar Crimes
Specific Prevention Measures
Findings
Conclusions
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"What is white-collar crime? The term, coined in 1939 defines crime as "crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status in the course of his occupation." White-collar crime is usually associated with criminal activity that is non-violent. The motivation is usually financial gain. White-collar offenders usually 'scam' or deceptively acquire finances through corporations or by obtaining the personal financing material of individuals. Common white-collar offenses according to the Legal Information Institute at Cornell University include: Anti-trust violations, computer/internet fraud, credit card fraud, phone/telemarketing, bankruptcy fraud, financial fraud, tax evasion, insider trading, bribery, money laundering and embezzlement among others."
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Sweatshops, 2004.
This paper argues that sweatshops, throughout history, are essential to the economy of country and to the persons working in the sweatshop.
775 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper declares that, without the slaves in the South, the country could not have built the global economic ties that benefited citizens around the globe. The author points out that, just as the railroad benefited from 'coolie' labor, the Chinese benefited from their slave-like labor for the railroad. The paper concludes that, while no company wants to admit that they participate in a chain of human suffering and hire people at such small wages, if these products were assembled or picked by full-wage or American union workers, the results would be stagnated sectors of the economy, creating economic hardship for a much larger sector than the small numbers who work in the fields or in Asian shoe shops.
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"In order to understand the necessary nature of these sweatshops, one must look at history and understand the utility basis of logical argumentation. Take the example of the Chinese Coolie labors working on the cross country railroad. Chinese men were immigrating to our nation during the 1850 and 1860 in large numbers. They were poor farmers because they did not understand the different agricultural products which would grow in the arid west, which would not grow in China. They needed to repay the coolie traders for their transport across the ocean."
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International Sweatshops, 2007.
An examination of the ethical aspects of international sweatshops.
1,779 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the issue of international sweatshops, particularly in China. It will also look at how to control or eliminate these sweatshops. The paper mentions some of the companies that use sweatshops and the actual conditions in which the employees must work. Also examined are the critics of the sweatshops and the attention they bring to the issue and the reforms they are attempting to institute. The author also considers the problems associated with establishing standards in the sweatshops, especially regarding wages and working conditions. The author concludes with suggestions for developing these standards.
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"In China, the government suppresses any union activity, thereby ensuring these companies of workers who will make no demands of their employers (Maitland, DATE, p. 584). These companies are not only supporting poor working conditions for their workers and families, they are contributing to the economy of a government that suppresses and represses its people. However, Chinese workers are not the only workers who have to endure terrible conditions. Authors Arnold and Bowie continue about shops in El Salvador, "In the majority of companies, it is an obligation of the personnel to work overtime under the threat of firing or some other kind of reprisal" (Arnold and Bowie, DATE, 597). In Mexico, a 26-year-old worker notes, "I start out the shift okay, but after about three hours of work, I feel a lot of sharp pains in my fingers. It gets so bad that I can't hold the steering wheel correctly. But still the supervisors keep pressuring me to reach 100 percent of my production" (Arnold and Bowie, DATE, p. 597). Thus, workers face conditions that few American workers would stand for, but they have no rights and no recourse to change the situation."
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White Collar Crime, 2005.
Discusses many examples and statistics of white collar crime in the United States.
1,962 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper presents examples of white collar crime in the US such as the Enron scandal and Dennis Levine, as well as many less-known incidents. Contained in the paper are descriptions of studies done on the subject and includes discussion on the founder of the National White Collar Crime Center, Edwin Sutherland, who also coined the term "white collar crime." The paper includes statistics on the effects of, loss from, punishment for, and incidents of white collar crime in several different areas. It also includes many citations and explanations on the type of punishment received by white collar criminals.
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"Two other large names associated with white collar and corporate crime are Dennis Levine and Michael Milken. They were involved in the notorious insider trading scandal of the 1980's. As executives of the Wall Street firm Drexel Burnham Lambert, Levine and Milken had access to information about company mergers and future changes in stock prices before it was released to the public. Trading on this information is highly advantageous, but illegal. After agreeing to a plea bargain, Levine served a two-year sentence at a minimum security prison and paid $11.6 million in restitution and fines, although in his book Inside Out, Levine contests that his profits were only $10.6 million."
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Are Sweatshops Exploitative?, 2005.
Discusses the use of sweatshops by multinational corporations.
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This paper examines multinational corporations' use of sweatshops. The paper discusses sweatshop employee abuses such as poor working conditions, inadequate factory ventilation, and low wages. The question remains: do sweatshops help curb the unemployment and poverty problems or do they contribute to it? This paper discusses the Nike Corporation and examines recent reports of employee mistreatment.
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"The contemporary state of the interdependent global economy has emerged with influential prosperity in the 21st century by creating both new business opportunities and challenges for businesses alike, particularly for multinational conglomerates seeking expansion overseas. With the spread of globalization trade agreements such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the European Union (EU) are developing between countries around the world. Foreign direct investment has become increasingly seamless as trade barriers are lifted, tariffs are lowered, and foreign exchange rate risks are decreasing. North American corporations, in particular, are seeking to expand operations by moving manufacturing overseas while, at the same time, taking advantage of the much lower costs of labour."
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Sweatshops - Then and Now, 2002.
A look at the controversial issue of sweatshops from the 1900's till today.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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This paper examines the sweatshops in America. The writer compares the sweatshops in America at the turn of the century to the sweatshops today. It shows the disastrous social and financial side-effects of sweatshops and how not much has changed in the horrific conditions of employment.
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"America is known throughout the world to be the nation where people are treated fairly. It is the country in which workers can demand fair treatment and receive it. It is the nation where workers walk off the job and unionize to be sure they are treated well. It seems that America is the perfect place to work. This would be true if the country had rid itself at the turn of the century of its sweatshops. America had a large sweatshop problem at the turn of the century, within hundreds of thousands of workers in the garment industry being treated like sweatshop labor. Most of America was under the impression that those were closed down at the turn of the century, but in recent years it has come to the nation?s attention that sweatshops are still alive and thriving in the United States."
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George Herbert's Poem ?The Collar?, 2005.
This paper discusses George Herbert's poem "The Collar", a direct complaint voiced by a bitter person to show his discord with the restraints, which bind him so tightly.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper explains that George Herbert expresses in his poem "The Collar" that the chains, which bind him, are self-evident with the collar he must wear and that he must come to the self-realization that he must change his thoughts or deny God. The author points out that the poem as a whole is about the cleric talking to himself and should not be perceived as a prayer. The paper relates that, as the poem progresses, the images of "collars and cages" and "rope and cable" appear, which, for the most part, are not harmful but hinder him in some respects.
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"The person of whom Herbert is writing wants to be free from his human condition and of the duties that the collar represents. Back in Herbert's day, "The Collar" was representative of a condition that represented himself, something on the line of being entrapped or of being hemmed in and he is speaking abstractly of himself where he wants to break loose. Therefore he says, "I struck the board, and cried, No more" showing his frustration over the matter. (1). This is a very dramatic, arrogant and overstated act."
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Australian White Collar Crime, 2004.
A discussion of the issues pertaining to the problem of white-collar crime in Australia.
874 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper examines how white-collar crime is generally classified into forms of offenses, namely, corporate crime, occupational crime, and organized crime. It looks at how, in Australia, most of these crimes correspond to fraud, which greatly affects the Australian economy, causing integrity issues in the Australian market. It also discusses how, with the continuous developments in today?s technology, white-collar crimes are significantly influenced and how new state-of-the-art technologies provide white-collar offenders with more opportunities and domains to pursue illegal acts.
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"An example of an occupational crime is a ?computer crime?. Due to advancements in today?s technology, computer crimes burden many of today?s business organizations and companies. Computer crimes such as unauthorized access to systems, sabotage of system securities, and credit card theft are some of which that entail technical knowledge in computers. Hence, the offense is classified as an occupational crime. According to the 2002 survey jointly conducted by AusCERT, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, and NSW Police, there is an increasing rate of computer crimes in Australia. Compared to the computer crime rate in 1999, 2002 showed a 100% increase."
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White Collar Crime, 2007.
An analysis of the accountability and government regulations of white collar crime in the United States.
1,345 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper analyzes the limited accountability of private institutions for white-collar crimes in the United States. It provides a detailed explanation of the legal limitations in regards to private sector companies and why legal accountability is often restricted due to a lack of "transparency" in white-collar crime. The paper specifically discusses the lack of criminal accountability in regards to government deregulation and white-collar identity in America.
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"In conclusion, this study has analyzed the various aspects of lack of criminal accountability in regards to government deregulation and white-collar identity in America. By realizing the scope of governmental and corporate collusion in deregulating laws that make corporations accountable for white-collar crime, the identities of those responsible are often abstracted by the private business institutions and legal ambiguities they represent. Furthermore, the perception the immaterial nature of items being stolen from companies also plays a part in decreasing the liability for corporate elites to be prosecuted in a court of law. These are the various aspects of a lack of corporate accountability that is a major problem for interpreting white-collar crimes and those legal issues that prevent individuals to be prosecuted within American business organizations."
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Sweatshop Labor Policies, 2001.
A look at the controversial labor policies involved when running a sweatshop.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper analyzes and examines sweatshop labor policies. Part II describes the nature of the problem involving sweatshops. In Part III, various options for solving the problem involving sweatshops are examined. Lastly, this paper concludes by outlining which solution is best and why.
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"Sweatshops are factories where large corporations pay individuals obscenely low wages (i.e., sometimes as low as pennies per hour) for performing menial labor such as sewing clothing. Although sweatshops are generally located in third world countries, there have been numerous high-profile cases in recent years that have exposed sweatshops in the United States. The main problem with sweatshops is that they are more that just labor abuse; when you find a sweatshop you?ll also find social injustice, poverty, discrimination, abuse of women, and environmental damage. In other words, sweatshops are a well-connected problem, with roots deeply ingrained in our cultural, economic, political, and social systems. "
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Sweatshops, 2006.
A discussion regarding sweatshops in the USA.
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This paper discusses the issue of the United States' economic interest to save money and it is human nature to reduce one's costs; but when and where should the line be drawn? Who is to blame for the existence of sweatshops, and what factors are involved in perpetuating the cycle of poverty in developed nations that leads to sweatshops? This paper examines the roots of the sweatshop phenomena, the various economic, political, social and human issues involved, and why a resolution to the problem, though difficult, is not beyond our reach.
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"A prominent trend in the historical and current economic climate is the outsourcing of once U.S.-based employment to foreign workers at geographically distant locations. The apparel industry, in particular the clothing and shoe-making businesses, is characterized by a subcontracting of work to foreign manufacturers in an attempt to cut costs and achieve dominance over other U.S. corporate giants. The inevitable result of his penny-pinching is the boom of sweatshops, a phenomenon stemming from the clothing industry in the mid-eighteen hundreds that remains prevalent today in our environment of capitalist globalization. "
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