Can we be globally responsible consumers? by Julie Roberts

Globalisation

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Effects on the fashion industry and recommendations to improve the industry

Introduction:

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Can we be globally responsible consumers when buying clothes and shoes? The textile , clothing and footwear industry is mostly located in less-developed countries and is often associated with the term 'sweatshop', meaning that the work conditions are very different to those in richer countries. Workers are often treated poorly, with low wages, long hours and poor safety conditions. Globalisation is often blamed for this. Take notes while watching this video summarising 'globalisation'

Task:

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Working in teams, investigate the impact of globalisation on the textile, clothing and footwear industry (TCF) from the point of view of 5 stakeholders. Using your group findings produce an interactive and informative Padlet summarising the effects globalisation has had on the TCF as well as your recommendations on how to improve the industry.

Roles:

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There are varied opinions about the benefits and threats that globalisation offers us as consumers today. You will be asked to prepare summary bullet point notes of your view of globalisation as if you were one of 5 TCF stakeholders. These include:

Clothing factory worker in a less-developed country
Chief executive officer of a multinational clothing company
Environmentalist
Non-government organisation worker
Activist

What items do you own?

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