sweatshops
Sweatshops are factories or workplaces, often in developing countries, where employees work long hours under poor conditions for very low wages. These facilities typically prioritize profit over employee welfare, resulting in unsafe environments and lack of basic rights, such as healthcare and reasonable working hours. Sweatshops often produce clothing, electronics, and other goods for major global brands. The term is associated with exploitation and raises ethical concerns about labor practices, worker rights, and consumer responsibility in supporting businesses that rely on such practices. Addressing sweatshops is a significant issue in global labor rights movements.
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Sweatshops are factories or workplaces that exploit workers by offering poor working conditions, low wages, and long hours. Often found in developing countries, these environments prioritize profit over employee welfare, leading to unsafe conditions and minimal rights. Workers may face pressure to meet quotas and lack benefits such as healthcare or breaks. The term highlights concerns about labor practices and ethical manufacturing, prompting discussions about consumer responsibility and the impacts of globalization on workers’ rights. Advocacy for fair labor practices aims to improve conditions and ensure that workers are treated with dignity and respect.