Malanowski, Sarah

In the realm of sports, a domain characterized by skill, competition, and entertainment, the consensus stands firm—cheating is unequivocally wrong. Violations extend beyond the traditional realm of illicit substances like stimulants and steroids to encompass emerging technological advancements, notably gene doping. Gene doping involves the utilization of genetic-altering technology to augment human performance, introducing a new dimension to the ethical discourse surrounding sports. Despite its designation as a banned practice by numerous sports agencies, there are scenarios where the deployment of this technology warrants consideration and even ethical approval. This analysis delves into the prospects of gene doping, elucidates fundamental sports principles like fairness and health from the “spirit of the sport”, presents a multifaceted ethical argument defending the judicious use of gene technology in these areas of contention, and provides a solution in the form of a divisional regulation to alleviate the problem of increased administration of genetic enhancement.

Fast fashion is an industry that capitalizes on the ever quick and changing fashion trends of our society. To keep up with the demand, many fast fashion corporations find themselves adopting certain practices that have generated a significant amount of environmental and social concerns. However, in a society that endorses the constant grooming of oneself into an image that fits the look of a particular group, corporations are not willing to let this opportunity for great profit go to waste. This paper will first examine the effects of the fashion industry on the environment in general, analyze the ideas of corporate social responsibility and moral obligations, and argue that the bettering of the fashion industry through concepts of sustainability and social responsibility will result in a net positive in the relationship between a business, its shareholders, consumers, and will overall benefit society by promoting a morally good agenda.