I’m always glad to see coverage of this issue because I think it’s one of largest human rights violations the Western World participates in and even encourages. Also, it’s a very tangible issue as a consumer as we have the power to take our business elsewhere. That’s one area I wish you had expanded on. I would like to know some of the best companies to shop from and who to support.
I believe that this is an eye opener for many people who shop at these locations. Especially for those who live in Portland, with the Nike Headquarters here, many people may not think that Nike products are part of sweatshops. This is good to spread around in order to get people to realize the sweatshops that they are supporting by purchasing products from these companies.
Your project interested me because it tackled a question that I am constantly asking myself: is ethical consumption possible in a capitalist economy? More and more, the answer appears to be no. As Bryeana mentioned, many consumers don’t realize where the products they are buying come from. Or, if they do realize that they are produced in a sweatshop, they chose to ignore that fact. As we know, products made in unethical working conditions are cheaper… this is a direct effect of the workers getting payed less and being subjected to inhumane working conditions. Many consumers are willing to set ethics aside in order to get their hands on that $20 Forever 21 designer knock-off dress.
I find this to be a really interesting topic. Many people talk about how there is exploitation of workers in developing countries, but I feel like there isn’t much being done about it. I appreciate that you added solutions to the problem. I also like that you named some of the more popular brands that a lot of people don’t think about being sweat shops.
As I researched sweatshops in my first EOTO assignment, I thought this infographic was a really good addition to the topic and provided a lot of interesting information. It is always interesting and quite shocking to see that top designers are using sweatshops. As customers, we are either too naïve in thinking that “top designers” wouldn’t use sweat shops or we just simply do not care, this infographic clearly shows that sweat shops are very active today. I liked that you added solutions but it would have also been interesting to see what companies do not use sweatshops/would be most ethical to shop from.
I really like the topic you focused on here. I have shopped at all of the places listed in the infographic and I am unfortunately guilty of ignoring where my clothes come from because I focus more on the cheap price. Your suggestion for recycling clothes is great! I am a fan of thrift shops, and buying and donating clothes there would hopefully help lessen the demand for garments made in sweatshops, as you suggest. Great job!
This is a very interesting and informative graphic. I really appreciate the examples of ethical companies that you give at the bottom of the graphic. I think you chose to focus on some of the most relevant information to people. Listing the more popular brands that are guilty of unethical clothing practices is a great way to allow the average person to find a connection to your chosen issue.
I’m always glad to see coverage of this issue because I think it’s one of largest human rights violations the Western World participates in and even encourages. Also, it’s a very tangible issue as a consumer as we have the power to take our business elsewhere. That’s one area I wish you had expanded on. I would like to know some of the best companies to shop from and who to support.
I believe that this is an eye opener for many people who shop at these locations. Especially for those who live in Portland, with the Nike Headquarters here, many people may not think that Nike products are part of sweatshops. This is good to spread around in order to get people to realize the sweatshops that they are supporting by purchasing products from these companies.
Your project interested me because it tackled a question that I am constantly asking myself: is ethical consumption possible in a capitalist economy? More and more, the answer appears to be no. As Bryeana mentioned, many consumers don’t realize where the products they are buying come from. Or, if they do realize that they are produced in a sweatshop, they chose to ignore that fact. As we know, products made in unethical working conditions are cheaper… this is a direct effect of the workers getting payed less and being subjected to inhumane working conditions. Many consumers are willing to set ethics aside in order to get their hands on that $20 Forever 21 designer knock-off dress.
I find this to be a really interesting topic. Many people talk about how there is exploitation of workers in developing countries, but I feel like there isn’t much being done about it. I appreciate that you added solutions to the problem. I also like that you named some of the more popular brands that a lot of people don’t think about being sweat shops.
As I researched sweatshops in my first EOTO assignment, I thought this infographic was a really good addition to the topic and provided a lot of interesting information. It is always interesting and quite shocking to see that top designers are using sweatshops. As customers, we are either too naïve in thinking that “top designers” wouldn’t use sweat shops or we just simply do not care, this infographic clearly shows that sweat shops are very active today. I liked that you added solutions but it would have also been interesting to see what companies do not use sweatshops/would be most ethical to shop from.
I really like the topic you focused on here. I have shopped at all of the places listed in the infographic and I am unfortunately guilty of ignoring where my clothes come from because I focus more on the cheap price. Your suggestion for recycling clothes is great! I am a fan of thrift shops, and buying and donating clothes there would hopefully help lessen the demand for garments made in sweatshops, as you suggest. Great job!
This is a very interesting and informative graphic. I really appreciate the examples of ethical companies that you give at the bottom of the graphic. I think you chose to focus on some of the most relevant information to people. Listing the more popular brands that are guilty of unethical clothing practices is a great way to allow the average person to find a connection to your chosen issue.