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Workers
100
How many millions of children are forced to work in developing countries?
250 Million
100
Which company uses sweatshops to make jerseys for 24 cents, and sells them at a 583% profit
Nike
100
In what country are Apple products assembled?
China
100
name something aside from apparel or food or beverage made in sweatshops
rugs, toys
100
which ages of males are employed in the ship dismantling jobs in Bangladesh?
ages varying from boys to older men
200
85% of women working in sweatshops are aged ____ to 25 years
15 to 25 years old
200
Which company often advertises being sweatshop free?
American Apparel
200
Are sweatshops still around in the USA
yes
200
Name a food that comes from sweatshops
Bananas, chocolate
200
What does union-made imply?
The workers are treated fairly; no sweatshop conditions
300
what fraction of the world's children work in a sweatshop?
1/6
300
Name 2 companies that use sweatshops
Nike, VS, JC Penney, WalMart, Nike, Adidas, Guess, Jansport, American Eagle, Sears, Macy's, Levi's
300
Name a country where sweatshops are a large employer
China, Bangladesh, India
300
Name a beverage that is made in sweatshops
coffee
300
Why do workers stay in sweatshops
Better than farming for smaller wages, no other choices, need for income, poverty
400
Sweatshops exist in countries of what development? (1st world, 2nd world, 3rd world)
All of them
400
Name a company that doesn't use sweatshop labor
aveda, lululemon, American apparel
400
Why are sweatshops so big in developing countries
Cheaper wages, high poverty, workers with no other options
400
Women are forced to take this drug in sweatshops to avoid maternity leave
birth control
400
Is American Apparel clothing union-made?
yes
500
which gender makes up more of the percentage of sweatshop workers?
Women
500
Do more companies use or avoid sweatshop use in production of merchandise?
More large companies do use sweatshops
500
In which country is ship dismantling occurring (mentioned in ppt)
Bangladesh
500
define "sweatshop" in at least 2 points
-shops employ workers at low wages -long hours -poor conditions -unethical treatment -violating human rights
500
Is American eagle clothing union made?
nope