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The Secret History of Chocolate: Spooky Week #1

It Could Happen Here

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The Dark Realities of Child Labor in Cocoa Production

This chapter discusses the ethical concerns surrounding the cocoa industry and the dark realities of child labor. It highlights the inhumane conditions in which children as young as five are forced to work, the dangerous exposure to pesticides, and the physical violence against enslaved individuals. The chapter also criticizes chocolate companies for their lack of action and emphasizes the need for systemic change.

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