Fashion and Ethical Labor Practices

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What is the term used to describe the exploitation of workers in the fashion industry?

  1. Sweatshop labor

  2. Child labor

  3. Forced labor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sweatshop labor, child labor, and forced labor are all forms of exploitation that can occur in the fashion industry.

Which country is known for its poor labor practices in the fashion industry?

  1. Bangladesh

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Vietnam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bangladesh is known for its poor labor practices in the fashion industry, including low wages, long hours, and unsafe working conditions.

What is the minimum wage for garment workers in Bangladesh?

  1. $68 per month

  2. $128 per month

  3. $192 per month

  4. $256 per month


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The minimum wage for garment workers in Bangladesh is $68 per month, which is one of the lowest in the world.

What is the average number of hours that garment workers in Bangladesh work per week?

  1. 40 hours

  2. 50 hours

  3. 60 hours

  4. 70 hours


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Garment workers in Bangladesh typically work 60 hours per week, which is more than the legal limit of 48 hours.

What are some of the health and safety risks that garment workers in Bangladesh face?

  1. Exposure to toxic chemicals

  2. Repetitive motion injuries

  3. Respiratory problems

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Garment workers in Bangladesh face a number of health and safety risks, including exposure to toxic chemicals, repetitive motion injuries, and respiratory problems.

What is the Rana Plaza disaster?

  1. A building collapse in Bangladesh that killed over 1,100 garment workers

  2. A fire in a garment factory in Bangladesh that killed over 100 workers

  3. A strike by garment workers in Bangladesh that led to improved working conditions

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rana Plaza disaster was a building collapse in Bangladesh that killed over 1,100 garment workers and injured over 2,500 others.

What was the cause of the Rana Plaza disaster?

  1. A fire

  2. An earthquake

  3. A tornado

  4. Structural failure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rana Plaza disaster was caused by structural failure, which was the result of illegal construction and poor maintenance.

What were the consequences of the Rana Plaza disaster?

  1. Increased scrutiny of the fashion industry's labor practices

  2. Calls for improved safety standards in garment factories

  3. Compensation for the victims and their families

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rana Plaza disaster led to increased scrutiny of the fashion industry's labor practices, calls for improved safety standards in garment factories, and compensation for the victims and their families.

What is the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh?

  1. A legally binding agreement between the Bangladesh government, the ILO, and global brands to improve safety standards in garment factories

  2. A voluntary agreement between the Bangladesh government and global brands to improve safety standards in garment factories

  3. A UN initiative to improve safety standards in garment factories in Bangladesh

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh is a legally binding agreement between the Bangladesh government, the ILO, and global brands to improve safety standards in garment factories.

What is the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety?

  1. A legally binding agreement between the Bangladesh government, the ILO, and global brands to improve safety standards in garment factories

  2. A voluntary agreement between the Bangladesh government and global brands to improve safety standards in garment factories

  3. A UN initiative to improve safety standards in garment factories in Bangladesh

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety is a voluntary agreement between the Bangladesh government and global brands to improve safety standards in garment factories.

What are some of the challenges to improving labor practices in the fashion industry?

  1. The global nature of the fashion industry

  2. The power of global brands

  3. The lack of transparency in the fashion supply chain

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of challenges to improving labor practices in the fashion industry, including the global nature of the industry, the power of global brands, and the lack of transparency in the fashion supply chain.

What are some of the things that consumers can do to support ethical labor practices in the fashion industry?

  1. Buy less clothing

  2. Buy clothing from brands that are transparent about their supply chains

  3. Support fair trade organizations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Consumers can support ethical labor practices in the fashion industry by buying less clothing, buying clothing from brands that are transparent about their supply chains, and supporting fair trade organizations.

What are some of the things that fashion brands can do to improve labor practices in their supply chains?

  1. Conduct regular audits of their suppliers

  2. Provide training to their suppliers on labor rights

  3. Pay their suppliers a fair price for their products

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fashion brands can improve labor practices in their supply chains by conducting regular audits of their suppliers, providing training to their suppliers on labor rights, and paying their suppliers a fair price for their products.

What are some of the things that governments can do to improve labor practices in the fashion industry?

  1. Enforce labor laws

  2. Provide incentives for businesses to adopt ethical labor practices

  3. Work with other governments to create a global framework for ethical labor practices

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Governments can improve labor practices in the fashion industry by enforcing labor laws, providing incentives for businesses to adopt ethical labor practices, and working with other governments to create a global framework for ethical labor practices.

What is the future of ethical labor practices in the fashion industry?

  1. Ethical labor practices will become the norm

  2. Ethical labor practices will remain a niche market

  3. It is too early to tell

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is too early to tell what the future of ethical labor practices in the fashion industry will be.

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