mean 10 year olds made clothes for Target? I sure hope not, that is so sad..
2006-07-21 14:37:04 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
No, I think it means that it was made in Guatemala :) Relax. Enjoy your shirts. Your money is already spent.
2006-07-21 14:41:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe, it's cheaper than ethical ways. If you want to avoid that, I would recommend coughing up the extra money for organic clothing from places liek the hempest; they place special priority on ethical treatment of workers and fair trade. The Hempest is a bit pricey though. For cheaper alternatives, ask at a health food store or look in a vegetarian times magazine, they have ads for clothing places (often online) for clothing that would not be made by poor children.
2006-07-21 21:42:16 · answer #2 · answered by Lizrd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a very good question... but it could have also been an adult working to support his or her family. Although I haven't been to Guatemala, I know people who have. It's a very poor country... a few dollars a day is quite a bit in wages. Try to focus on the fact that you're helping support those abroad. And if it was 10 year old, I'm sure he or she is helping to feed, clothe, and shelter their family.
2006-07-21 21:41:37 · answer #3 · answered by Mike S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I looked around for information about Target ...
Some stores will have an issued statement saying, 'We do not accept or purchase clothes originating in sweat-shops...' ect.
I didn't find a statement like that -- so... maybe?
If you're worried about it, do some research before you shop. And don't buy things from Honduras! >.<
2006-07-21 21:38:36 · answer #4 · answered by Hatake Seraph 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure everyone is going to say "yes" or "probably" to your question. Many third world countries produce products in sweat shops that are sold in The United States simply because we have the buying power and they can produce it cheaper than we can. What's really outrageous, is that there are many U.S. companies that set up and operate the sweat shops!
2006-07-21 21:47:29 · answer #5 · answered by Perfectly Said 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10...man at 10 years old they are working to cut down some forrest try more like 6-7 year old
2006-07-21 21:40:26 · answer #6 · answered by TONY B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe, and for little or no pay.
A missionary (youth pastor) from our church is doing work in Cambodia. They treat the workers very well there and they do get paid.
2006-07-21 21:40:31 · answer #7 · answered by twoBITrox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rest easy they were 11
2006-07-21 21:40:04 · answer #8 · answered by wackydac 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To answer your question with a question. Why did we send out work to sweat shops anyway?
2006-07-21 21:41:57 · answer #9 · answered by ncgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don;t know, but maybe they need to work to eat! yes, it's sad if true but beats starving!
Take them back if it bothers you. target is great with returns. and start looking before you buy.
2006-07-21 21:39:40 · answer #10 · answered by canary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋