The high cost of cheap clothing | Trisha Striker | TEDxTownsville
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- No one wants to support child, forced or sweatshop labour. Yet, how many of us actually know how and where our clothing is made? Let's use our buying power and our voices to change the direction the fashion and clothing industry is taking the world, and help end exploitation.
Trisha was born in and spent the first sixteen years of her life in India. As a little girl, Trisha was always burdened by the stark differences in living standards between the ‘rich’ and ‘poor’ and the ill treatment of the most vulnerable in society. This burden only grew as she became more aware of the world and its many problems until finally, she decided to leave India in search of answers. Armed with the desire to understand the world and the determination to develop the knowledge and skills needed to be a part of the solution, she came to Australia in 2004. Trisha is passionate about culture, education, freedom and equality. She is also passionate about finding smart, inclusive, culturally sensitive and sustainable answers to big issues such as gender inequality, poverty, education and exploitation. It was in pursuit of these goals that she began studying Economics at James Cook University, a decision that continually challenges her and broadens her mind.
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beautiful seminar! such an important issue
To be honest I was overwhelmed by this issue, though this issue has been discussed a number of years ago, i am distress that this issue has not been seriously solved, brand like SHEIN has been found of allegations of unethical business practices recently. It is really sorrow to see this kind of behaviour of company, not considering employees’ rights. It would be the best if we as consumer obviously consume less cloth, but if we cannot hesitate to buy it, seriously check on the brand. It is essential to do that for the considering the people who made our clothes. Education may also be the other way to educate people about this issue.
I have an example about this topic. An European company increased the wages of worker more than 100% which is much higher than the average wages in this country, after one week, landlords from the company's workers increased the rent fees of their houses more than 100%. So, workers still live in poor condition. How can we know, when we pay more, workers have better condition for living? How can prove the money goes to workers well?
The companies that outsource aren't passing down losses. If there were any losses from outsourcing, they'd simply quit doing it. No, they are making gargantuan profits and selling the clothes at huge markups for prices that are only a little less than what they once sold them for. They are instead refusing to pass down profits. They aren't even paying their workers enough to live a meager existence. That's call slavery and greed. There needs to be more competition, but not competition based on price. Competition based on values. If more people knew that paying just a few cents more per shirt made a world of a difference on people's lives, I am sure they'd switch brands to the more ethical competitor that cares about it's workers.
noblelies exactly. Us first world country people need to pick up our slack and go against companies who are contributing to these slavery wages!
Agreed
It seems to buy more from ethical clothing company rather than just buying less.
Regarding this issue, I believe that governments, non-governmental organizations, and corporations all have a role to play in addressing this issue. In my humble opinion, governments can enact and enforce laws to protect children from exploitation and provide access to education and basic resources. It is also hoped that NGOs can work to raise awareness and advocate for the rights of children in sweatshops, while corporations can implement and enforce strict ethical standards in their supply chains and support programs that address the root causes of child labor.
Ultimately, it is important for individuals to be informed about this issue and to make smart choices about the products they buy and the companies they support. Without effective implementation, every policy will just be a paper tiger, but by working together, we can help to create a world where all children are able to grow and thrive free from exploitation and abuse.
Great talk.
Not overwhelmed, guilty for my decisions.
Wonderful and inspiring talk! I truly understand what we could do to help the forced labor or ease the problem of child labor, however I would like to know more about the role of the government in this issue. I believe that without the participation of the local government, the problem could not be truly beaten down. By anyways, I will try not to buy clothes that are made in sweatshops.
Lisa Chang's TED Talk was better and shows how privileged of a society we are to speak on behalf of people trying to have a better life for themselves.
Yeeeeah Trish! So good :D
H and M has tshirts on sale for 2 euros.
It is ashamed that I have encouraged sweatshops unconsciously and bought some clothes from these companies. I can't imagine how tortured when the labour s are working with long working hours and extremely low income. I hope these companies would realise how merciless they are and stop their ruthless actions as soon as possible.
just super speech good job
Why aren't we looking to the governments of these 3rd world countries to enforce higher standards of wages and working conditions. You mentioned that these poor working conditions and low wages would not happen in places like Australia, why is that?
Because you dont elevate the conditions simply by a wish and good will?
Look at the level of capitalization. Australia is a different story than Cambodia (that according to world bank has eliminated 50% powerty since sweatshops has been introduced).
Grüße gehen raus an meine Englisch Lehrerin
That’s awesome ! I watch german videos to learn the language 😇
She's super cute
LOL I was thinking the same thing.
I know its not the point but she's HOT.
Yup she is
Stop mixing forced labour with sweatshops.
And star wearing sweatsop clothes proudly,
its this or bottom powerty for milions of people.
Please inform yourself before speaking. You sound incredibly privileged and poorly read.
Is that you generic answer to everyone you disagree with?
You don't even speak decent English
żbik if we refuse to continue to support sweatshop labor, they will be forced to pay them fairly.
@@arwenjoseph7199 how will we know when they are paying them fairly?