Sustainable Fashion: A Handbook for Educators

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journalist’s journey through the world of garments

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Question G 1

The vast majority of workers in the garments and sport

shoe industry are female. What is the percentage of

women employed in production in Bulgaria?

Question G 2

What is the average age of a female garment worker in

Bangladesh?

Question G 3

What are Free Trade Zones or Export Processing Zones?

Question G 4

What is a ‘maquiladora’ or “maquila“?

Question G 5

How do maquiladoras benefit US companies?

Question G 6

What are some of the major problems for a woman

working in a maquiladora?

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