Chapter 4 of Thomas Belton's book discusses radiation, and how important it is to stay protected from it. Radiation can come from microwaves, certain types of paint, and even the sun, and it is extremely dangerous. This chapter specifically addresses the usage of radiation in paint, and how women were forced to use this paint in factories. There was no warning of protecting these women, so many of them suffered with cancer and unfortunately passed away. Of course, this was covered up by the government, because who would want that bad rep for simply not warning them about the radiation? Obviously not the government.
Even though there have been great strides made on equality for women, we still have a ways to go. Not warning these innocent women about the dangers of radiation poisoning was not a smart move, even though it was proven that radiation is poisonous. It hurt to read that the government tried to cover it up and letting these innocent lives become lost. In addition, this radiation problem led to even more problems, which all could've been avoided if there was a warning about the radiation. If only...
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Rebecca MarcinkoJunior at Seton Hall University, studying Elementary Special Education, Environmental Studies, and Applied Behavioral Analysis. Archives
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