Sweatshop Exploitation

Another ethical matter in business is sweatshops. With the vibrant labels and brands we have come to know and love, there is an ugly truth behind it. Sweatshops. Child laborers work in inferior health conditions, receiving pay far below minimum wage in factories that distribute to mainstream clothing retailers. Impoverished and desperate people work behind the closed doors of sweatshops where many types of abuse take place.

Even though North America view these conditions are harmful and appalling,what are we doing about it? Do we care or should we care? The issue has been brought to light by the media, but how do consumers react? Teenagers,a main source of profit for many clothing stores, are aware of the exploitation but flashy brands and catchy logos overpower their desire to make a difference.

As well, despite the petty wages and intolerable health conditions, being a child laborer is one of the more fortunate jobs in a third world country. If one was not a sweatshop worker, there would not be many other options. They may not have a job, and could end up doing prostitution, crime, or starving to death. So if corporations back away from doing business with countries like Pakistan, they would just be jobless.