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Are Sweatshops and Child Labor Abroad Used to Make the Clothes We Wear?

Secondary, Middle

Description

Students explore the use of sweatshops and child labour in the fast fashion industry that produces many of the current clothing lines inluding items that many of them may be wearing. 

They are given two readings, one documenting the conditions that exist in the garment industry and the other describes steps that some student groups are taking in response.  Discussion and reflection on each article is supported by a series of thought-provoking questions. 

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This self contained and easy to implement activity will provide support to any discussion around social justice and responsible consumption.  

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Themes Addressed

Citizenship (1)

  • Sustainable Consumption

Economics (1)

  • Corporate Social Responsibility

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  • Social Justice

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