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Fashion Ethics: Ensuring Social and Environmental Responsibility

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What is the primary goal of fashion ethics?

  1. To promote the use of sustainable materials in fashion production.

  2. To ensure fair labor practices and working conditions in the fashion industry.

  3. To reduce the environmental impact of fashion production and consumption.

  4. To promote ethical consumerism and responsible fashion choices.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fashion ethics primarily focuses on addressing social issues related to labor practices, working conditions, and the well-being of workers involved in the fashion supply chain.

Which of the following is a key principle of fashion ethics?

  1. Transparency in supply chain practices.

  2. Fair compensation for workers.

  3. Minimizing waste and pollution.

  4. Promoting cultural diversity in fashion.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transparency in supply chain practices is crucial in fashion ethics as it allows consumers to make informed choices about the products they purchase and holds brands accountable for their production practices.

What is the term used to describe the exploitation of workers in the fashion industry, often involving low wages, poor working conditions, and lack of basic rights?

  1. Sweatshop Labor

  2. Child Labor

  3. Forced Labor

  4. Indentured Labor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sweatshop labor refers to the exploitation of workers in factories or workshops, characterized by poor working conditions, low wages, and a lack of basic rights.

Which international organization sets standards for labor practices and working conditions in the fashion industry?

  1. World Trade Organization (WTO)

  2. United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

  3. International Labour Organization (ILO)

  4. World Bank Group


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is responsible for setting international labor standards and promoting decent work for all.

What is the term used to describe the practice of paying workers less than a living wage, which is the minimum income necessary to meet basic needs?

  1. Wage Theft

  2. Subminimum Wage

  3. Poverty Wage

  4. Exploitative Wage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Poverty wage refers to the practice of paying workers less than a living wage, resulting in poverty and deprivation.

Which of the following is a key environmental concern associated with fashion production?

  1. Water Pollution

  2. Air Pollution

  3. Deforestation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fashion production contributes to water pollution through the use of harmful chemicals, air pollution through the release of greenhouse gases, and deforestation due to the sourcing of raw materials.

What is the term used to describe the practice of producing fashion items in a way that minimizes environmental impact and promotes social responsibility?

  1. Sustainable Fashion

  2. Ethical Fashion

  3. Eco-Fashion

  4. Green Fashion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sustainable fashion encompasses the production of fashion items in a way that minimizes environmental impact and promotes social responsibility.

Which of the following is a key element of sustainable fashion production?

  1. Using recycled or upcycled materials.

  2. Reducing water and energy consumption.

  3. Eliminating the use of harmful chemicals.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable fashion production involves using recycled or upcycled materials, reducing water and energy consumption, and eliminating the use of harmful chemicals.

What is the term used to describe the practice of purchasing fashion items that are produced in a sustainable and ethical manner?

  1. Ethical Consumerism

  2. Sustainable Consumption

  3. Responsible Fashion Choices

  4. Conscious Consumerism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ethical consumerism refers to the practice of purchasing fashion items that are produced in a sustainable and ethical manner, considering the social and environmental impact of the production process.

Which of the following is a key challenge in promoting ethical fashion?

  1. Lack of consumer awareness

  2. High cost of sustainable materials

  3. Limited availability of ethical fashion options

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting ethical fashion faces challenges such as lack of consumer awareness, high cost of sustainable materials, and limited availability of ethical fashion options.

What is the term used to describe the practice of extending the lifespan of fashion items through repair, reuse, or repurposing?

  1. Circular Fashion

  2. Slow Fashion

  3. Sustainable Fashion

  4. Ethical Fashion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Circular fashion refers to the practice of extending the lifespan of fashion items through repair, reuse, or repurposing, minimizing waste and promoting sustainability.

Which of the following is a key element of circular fashion?

  1. Designing products for durability and longevity.

  2. Encouraging consumers to buy less and buy better.

  3. Promoting repair and reuse services.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Circular fashion involves designing products for durability and longevity, encouraging consumers to buy less and buy better, and promoting repair and reuse services.

What is the term used to describe the practice of producing fashion items in small batches, often using local materials and labor, to reduce waste and promote sustainability?

  1. Slow Fashion

  2. Sustainable Fashion

  3. Ethical Fashion

  4. Circular Fashion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Slow fashion refers to the practice of producing fashion items in small batches, often using local materials and labor, to reduce waste and promote sustainability.

Which of the following is a key benefit of slow fashion?

  1. Reduced environmental impact

  2. Support for local economies

  3. Higher quality and longer-lasting products

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Slow fashion offers benefits such as reduced environmental impact, support for local economies, and higher quality and longer-lasting products.

What is the term used to describe the practice of paying workers a fair wage, ensuring safe working conditions, and providing benefits such as healthcare and paid leave?

  1. Fair Trade

  2. Ethical Fashion

  3. Sustainable Fashion

  4. Social Responsibility


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fair Trade refers to the practice of paying workers a fair wage, ensuring safe working conditions, and providing benefits such as healthcare and paid leave.

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