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> “Exploitation” has (at least) two meanings: 1. treating someone unfairly for one’s own benefit 2. make use of & benefit from some resource When you're referr
by LewisVerstappen 3y ago
> “Exploitation” has (at least) two meanings: 1. treating someone unfairly for one’s own benefit 2. make use of & benefit from some resource
When you're referring to two people, then exploited always refers to definition 1.
Have you ever heard anyone say "I exploited my employee" in a context where they're referring to definition 2?
If you're talking about mineral deposits or something, then sure... you can apply definition 2. "The company exploited the ore's rich iron deposits".
- mattdeboard 3y agoLabor is a resource. That’s why the phrase “human resources” exists. Your contention that “exploitation” can’t refer to labor is a political construction, not a rational one.
- LewisVerstappen 3y agoWell, my suggestion is to avoid using terms with multiple meanings in a position where it can easily be construed in a different way then you intend.