Essays about: "Sweatshop"
Found 4 essays containing the word Sweatshop.
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1. A Theoretical Analysis of Labour Exploitations in the New British Readymade Garment Industry using the 'Sweatshop Regime' Theory
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationerAbstract : The recent phenomena of reshoring apparel manufacturing back to the UK has developed economic opportunities for the British garment industry alongside worsening labour conditions and social costs for its workers. Historic and ongoing international debates and research that have focused on the topic of labour conditions of global apparel manufacturing have been achieved and published using the sweatshop regime theory, which here is defined as the unjust and socially oppressive labour system of garment manufacturing. READ MORE
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2. Businesses, the UN and decent work promotion: a case study of H&M, ILO and Sida’s engagement in Cambodia
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Some retail companies have been facing boycotts and negative criticism due to their association with sweatshop practices and human rights scandals. In order to deal with such criticism, it has become common for these garment sector businesses to implement corporate responsibility projects in countries in which their independent suppliers are located. READ MORE
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3. Understanding how awareness of a fashion company’s social sustainability practices influences consumers’ perception of brand image, as compared to one’s interest in fashion.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Sustainability in relation to fashion has been a hot topic for many years, and especially the social consequences of apparel produced under sweatshop conditions has caused major scandals, and has become an enormous concern for consumers. Many fashion companies have taken measures to reduce their negative impact, but have been reluctant to communicate these efforts to their consumers, and are therefore described as ‘muted sustainable’ fashion brands. READ MORE
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4. Students' Attitude-Behaviour Gap : And the Effect of Corporate Social Irresponsibility in the Fast Fashion Industry
University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Internationella HandelshögskolanAbstract : .... READ MORE
