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Given the popularity of trendy clothes with young people in particular, the video reveals the poor working conditions and some of the environmental impacts of the fast fashion industry. Journalist Iman Amrani discusses the results of her investigation of the e-commerce platform, Shein and the role of influencers in making it one of the fastest-growing ‘fast fashion’ brands in the world.
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The resource will support social studies topics related to social justice/human rights, sustainable production/consumption and world/global issues. It would also add to the discussion of a number of r4r's Hot Topics including Waste Reduction Week, World Day for Social Justice and Buy Nothing Day.
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Themes Addressed
Citizenship (1)
- Sustainable Consumption
Economics (2)
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Globalization
Human Rights (1)
- Social Justice
Waste Management (1)
- Solid Waste Disposal
