Globalisation and Clothing Production. Is there a Fashion Victim?

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Is there a Fashion Victim?

Examples of globalisation are big brand names like Nike, Adidas and Reebok. All these brand names are famous around the world, and are all their products are sold in nearly every country. Though these products are not made in MEDC's where they originate from, they are made in LEDC's, which lets them exploit their employees because they can give them low pay. Fortunately for the workers, people have stood up for them and realised the injustice of this, so now the workers get paid more, but not much.

What is globalisation?

Globalisation is the process by which the world is becoming increasingly interconnected as a result of massively increased trade and cultural exchange. It has increased the production of goods and services.

What is changing in the world that has encouraged globalisation to happen?

Globalisation has been taking place for hundreds of years, but has accelerated enormously over the last half-century. This is due to the improvements in transport, computing technology, and the growing economies of many countries.

The LEDC as the victim

The LEDC is the victim in terms of explotation. The factory workers, in particular get exploited and paid too little. However, the governments of the LEDC's like globalisation because it gives them more connections to the richer countries, it brings them jobs therefore it strengthens their economy. Workers in LEDC's may not like globalisation because they don't get a very high wage and the employer is in control of them.

What issues has globalisation caused in LEDC’s?

One of the major issues with Globalisation in LEDC’s is the widening of the economic gap between rich and poor countries. This is an issue, because it makes it harder for LEDC’s to establish themselves and get a chance to become a MEDC. Another issue is the aforementioned exploitation of workers. Companies are often paying the workers in LEDC's a fraction of what would be paid in to workers in MEDCs.

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The MEDC as the victim

I do not believe MEDC’s are a victim of exploration by these large global companies because the MEDC’s are the ones exploiting the LEDC’s.

Are we (the consumers) exploited be large global companies such as Nike?

I believe we are getting exploited by these large global companies because if we were to buy these same clothes straight from the factory, it would cost us a fraction of what we pay to these large global companies, such as Nike, Adidas and Reebok. However, clearly, people are willing to pay these high prices, so they are ...

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