Benefits Of Sweatshops

One quarter of the global economy is controlled by sweatshops (Kristof Wudunn 542). Well, that can’t be true! They call it the Sweatshop Belt: China, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia and Bangladesh to be more precise. What comes to mind when we say the word "sweatshop"? Sweatshops are known for their inability to provide a safe working environment, low pay rate and child labour. Because of all these negative connotations, sweatshops are continuously perceived in a negative way worldwide. Nike, Gap and H&M are brands that manufacture their products through sweatshops. As consumers, we choose to avoid purchasing their products with the goal of discouraging sweatshops. The truth is, that does not benefit those who work in the sweatshops. Sweatshops would have a positive reputation if society took on a different perspective, if they were aware of effective boycotting strategies, and if the economic and social benefits of sweatshops were understood. Many people are against
It is important to remember that as a first world citizen one is not able to see what benefits sweatshops give those in third world countries. This extends from wages and the various working conditions. As first a world citizen one should go beyond what they can see and take the time to learn more about how help can be given to these workers through campaigns and proper boycotting procedures. As a first world citizen one needs to acknowledge that the economic benefits are greater than all the negatives. In the past few years, sweatshops have changed in ways that both benefits the workers and the country in which they live in. With a topic as controversial as sweatshops it is difficult to remain in agreement. With that in mind, by looking at a different perspective, by researching better, real improvements will eventually