Fair Trade and the Depersonalization of Ethics
Language
en
Article de revue
This item was published in
Journal of Business Ethics. 2010-08, vol. 92 supp. 2, p. 317-330
Springer Verlag
English Abstract
Fair Trade has changed considerably since its early days. In this article, we argue that these changes have led to a depersonalization of ethics, thus raising serious questions about the future of Fair Trade. In particular, ...Read more >
Fair Trade has changed considerably since its early days. In this article, we argue that these changes have led to a depersonalization of ethics, thus raising serious questions about the future of Fair Trade. In particular, the depersonalization of ethics which is seen to accompany the current changes has led to greater variety in the interpretations of Fair Trade. Hiding these divergences behind the labels is increasing the risk that the movement will lose its credibility.Read less <
English Keywords
credibility
fair trade
relational ethics
traceability
labels
Origin
Hal importedCollections