Let's talk about important issues with the world we live in...
I know it's been a while since my last post and, for those interested, I do have sewing projects that I plan to post about soon, but today I want to start an important discussion (ok maybe not start it, but contribute to it in hopes of positive change.)
First off, I LOVE shopping at:
Love Culture
H&M
Forever 21
and every once in a while I still go into Pac Sun
I recently saw a short video that a lot of people have probably seen:
The video made me realize that a lot of the clothes I own have probably come from sweat shops :( I feel like sweat shops were a big issue in the public eye for a little while back when I was in High school when Wal Mart was criticized. Then somehow the issue just dissipated. I don't know if it was because I lost interest or if the media and people in general stopped caring about it but I want to keep talking about the issue.
I have always loved shopping where I could find cute and low priced clothes, but I can no longer ignore the fact that labor laws in a lot of other countries do not exist and a lot of Americans take advantage of that. We help these horrible things continue to happen when we don't ask questions and when we turn the other cheek because we want what we want and we consume and consume, so interested in looking like the latest trend. I don't know how many people will think twice about looking into which stores are doing good in the world and which are not, but I really hope that after reading this you will help male a difference and only shop and places that do not do business with sweat shops.
If you know of awesome stores that do not support sweat shops please comment. Let me know what you think about this! Lets change the way we shop!
I could not agree with you more. We must keep this issue on the forefront of our collective consciousness. These sweat shops are directly linked to consumerism. And you're right, we need to ask store managers about this, company presidents, anyone we can think of. I have read recently that a host of products made overseas are being made by slave labor, now. Things are rapidly declining the world workforce. We must ask, ask, ask where our clothing is made and under what conditions. Good for you Nicole, for keeping this subject going!! Love your social consciousness.
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