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Fashion and Gender in Sustainable Fashion

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What is the primary goal of sustainable fashion?

  1. To reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry

  2. To increase profits for fashion companies

  3. To create more jobs in the fashion industry

  4. To make fashion more accessible to everyone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sustainable fashion aims to minimize the negative environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry, while still meeting the needs of consumers.

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of sustainable fashion?

  1. Using recycled and upcycled materials

  2. Reducing waste and pollution

  3. Paying fair wages to workers

  4. Promoting fast fashion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fast fashion is a term used to describe the rapid production of cheap, disposable clothing. It is often associated with poor working conditions and environmental damage, and is therefore not a principle of sustainable fashion.

How does gender play a role in sustainable fashion?

  1. Women are more likely to be employed in the fashion industry than men

  2. Men are more likely to be consumers of sustainable fashion than women

  3. Sustainable fashion is more expensive for women than for men

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above statements are true. Women are more likely to be employed in the fashion industry than men, and they are also more likely to be consumers of sustainable fashion. Additionally, sustainable fashion is often more expensive for women than for men.

What are some of the challenges facing the sustainable fashion movement?

  1. The high cost of sustainable materials

  2. The lack of consumer awareness about sustainable fashion

  3. The resistance of the fashion industry to change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above challenges are facing the sustainable fashion movement. The high cost of sustainable materials can make it difficult for brands to produce sustainable fashion at a price that is affordable for consumers. The lack of consumer awareness about sustainable fashion can also make it difficult for brands to sell their products. Additionally, the fashion industry is often resistant to change, which can make it difficult for sustainable fashion brands to gain a foothold.

What are some of the ways that consumers can support sustainable fashion?

  1. Buying fewer clothes

  2. Buying clothes made from sustainable materials

  3. Shopping at thrift stores and consignment shops

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above actions can help consumers to support sustainable fashion. Buying fewer clothes can help to reduce the demand for new clothes, which can in turn help to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry. Buying clothes made from sustainable materials can also help to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry. Shopping at thrift stores and consignment shops can help to extend the lifespan of clothes, which can also help to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry.

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