12 Questions
What is a key characteristic of fast fashion?
Aggressive pricing
How did the Industrial Revolution impact cloth production?
Revolutionized cloth production with machinery
What is a common consequence of the globalization of apparel production?
Impact on workers and economies in developing nations
Why are sweatshops described as exploitative?
Severe undercompensation of workers
What is a significant challenge faced by garment workers according to the text?
Struggle for safe working conditions
How have neoliberal policies affected local industries in developing countries?
Forced people into exploitative factory jobs
What is a primary characteristic of sweatshops as described in the document?
Low production costs
How does fast fashion differ from traditional clothing production?
Rapid production and distribution to meet trends
What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on cloth production?
Introduction of advanced machinery
Why do many apparel manufacturers shift production to countries with lower labor costs?
To lower production costs
What is a common struggle faced by garment workers according to the document?
Struggle for fair wages and working conditions
Which economic policies have been criticized in the document for negatively impacting local industries in developing countries?
"Neoliberal" policies
Test your knowledge on sweatshops, exploitation, and the fast fashion industry. Explore the issues of undercompensation, dangerous workplaces, and the human cost of low production costs.
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