Topic 242: Global Exploitation of Vulnerable People

A1–A2 Level

1. Who are people that need extra protection?

2. Why are some people easier to hurt or misuse?

3. Where do people work in unsafe conditions?

4. Why do poor people accept dangerous jobs?

5. How can lack of education cause problems?

6. Why do children need strong protection?

7. What happens when people are forced to work?

8. Why do some people move far from home for work?

9. How can unfair pay harm workers?

10. Why should workers be treated with respect?

11. How can laws help protect weak groups?

12. Why do some companies ignore worker safety?

13. How can help groups support vulnerable people?

14. Why is freedom important for everyone?

15. Can fair treatment improve lives? How?

16. How do you feel when people are treated unfairly?

B1–B2 Level

17. Why are vulnerable people often exploited globally?

18. How does poverty increase the risk of exploitation?

19. What types of work often involve exploitation?

20. Why do some governments fail to protect vulnerable groups?

21. How can global supply chains hide abuse?

22. Why is it hard to stop exploitation across borders?

23. How can education reduce the risk of exploitation?

24. What role do consumers play in this problem?

25. How can international laws help protect people?

26. Why do victims fear reporting abuse?

27. How does exploitation affect long-term health?

28. Why do conflicts increase exploitation risks?

29. How can media expose abusive practices?

30. Should companies check how workers are treated? Why?

31. Can global cooperation reduce exploitation? How?

32. How do you feel about buying products made by exploited workers?

C1–C2 Level

33. How do global inequalities enable exploitation systems?

34. What responsibilities do wealthy nations have?

35. How can international enforcement be improved?

36. Can economic pressure reduce exploitation effectively? Explain.

37. How does exploitation intersect with migration patterns?

38. What role do corporations play in prevention?

39. How should accountability work across borders?

40. Can transparency laws change corporate behavior? How?

41. How do cultural norms affect exploitation acceptance?

42. Should consumers be legally responsible for ethical choices? Why?

43. How can technology help identify exploitation networks?

44. What limits exist in current international law?

45. Can development policies reduce vulnerability long-term? Explain.

46. How should aid programs address exploitation risks?

47. Can ethical trade become truly global? How?

48. How do you feel this issue challenges global justice?