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What is the main characteristic of fast fashion?
What is the main characteristic of fast fashion?
- Aggressive pricing strategies (correct)
- Emphasis on quality over quantity
- High compensation for workers
- Slow production and distribution
What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on cloth production?
What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on cloth production?
- It led to the closure of factories
- It revolutionized cloth production (correct)
- It decreased the demand for clothing
- It increased home-based labor
Why are sweatshops considered exploitative?
Why are sweatshops considered exploitative?
- Because they provide safe working conditions
- For undercompensating workers (correct)
- Due to high compensation for workers
- For offering job security
What is one effect of the globalization of apparel production?
What is one effect of the globalization of apparel production?
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What is a common theme in the struggle of garment workers mentioned in the document?
What is a common theme in the struggle of garment workers mentioned in the document?
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What type of workplaces are sweatshops typically described as?
What type of workplaces are sweatshops typically described as?
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How do neoliberal policies affect local industries in developing countries?
How do neoliberal policies affect local industries in developing countries?
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What set the stage for modern sweatshops according to the document?
What set the stage for modern sweatshops according to the document?
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What is a major reason for the shift of manufacturing to countries with lower labor costs?
What is a major reason for the shift of manufacturing to countries with lower labor costs?
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