Sweatshops

What is a Sweatshop? A factory where workers work long hours for little pay, they may have to work in unsafe & uncomfortable conditions A factory where workers work long hours for little pay, they may have to work in unsafe & uncomfortable conditions –Examples: Making clothes & textiles Workers are frequently harassed sexually, physically, and/or verbally Workers are frequently harassed sexually, physically, and/or verbally Sweat shops are typically found in LDCs Sweat shops are typically found in LDCs –Operated in secret & illegally in MDCs

Sweatshops Over 23.6 million workers are employed in the garment industry worldwide Over 23.6 million workers are employed in the garment industry worldwide Over 160 countries in the world produce textile garments, yet only 30 countries market & sell the majority of these products Over 160 countries in the world produce textile garments, yet only 30 countries market & sell the majority of these products

Central America 350k workers employed in the garment industry 350k workers employed in the garment industry 80% are women 80% are women Mainly between the ages of Mainly between the ages of 14-26

“Zoned for Slavery”

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