Recognizing and valuing the knowledge and testimony of workers and producers in supply chains, preventing their voices from being dismissed or silenced.
Sor Juana's intellectual legacy reminds us that knowledge comes from everywhere, yet power structures determine whose knowledge is believed and valued. In supply chains, workers possess crucial knowledge about production conditions, material quality, and ethical practices—yet their testimonies are systematically discredited or ignored. Ethical consumption demands epistemic justice: actively seeking and believing the voices of those who make our goods. This means supporting fair-trade certifications where producers' voices shape standards, following labor activism and worker testimonies, and refusing to dismiss concerns raised by those with direct experience. Sor Juana fought against her testimony being dismissed; we honor that struggle by amplifying and trusting the testimonies of marginalized producers. Their knowledge is not secondary—it is essential to understanding what we consume.
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