SAGE News Clips: Slave Labor ShrimpUnnamed and unidentified Burmese migrants work illegally in Thailand's "shrimp sheds." Workers are paid $1.00 at most, but sometimes they are paid nothing at all. Many fear being killed by the other Burmese workers under the thumb of the bosses. As one migrant worker states: "They always told us if we don't work, they would shoot us." Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 243, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:According to the video, how do shrimp shed owners defend their practices?
A. They explain that they are providing jobs for poor migrant workers.
B. They explain that their shrimp sheds meet all working standards.
C. They explain that their shrimp sheds exceed all working standards.
D. They do not even try to defend their practices.
Answer: A
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