We are making a fascinating inquiry into the clothes we wear. Clothing has become so cheap and new designs are in the stores weekly. As a result we are buying more clothes and throwing more clothes away. In class we are starting to explore what some of the real costs of these cheap clothes are. In the effort to sell cheaper clothes brands put pressure on factories and material producers. As a consequence corners are cut, working conditions are at times terrible, the environment is suffering, and people have to risk their lives all so we can get cheap clothes. It is fascinating looking at how 'ethical' the different brands we buy here in NZ are.
We will be looking at both sides of the issue and will explore how these factories are an economical boost for the countries and often the workers most profitable work option.
We are reading articles, watching documentaries, and having discussions around the issue. A major focus is note taking skills. We are discussing how to sift through the information to identify and record the important and interesting points. The main documentary we are watching is The True Cost (Trailer below). The students will be forming their opinion on the issue and backing it up with evidence.
The truth is that today clothes are really cheap to produce. The most important is to like what you buy, I think. for example, I like mexican clothing.
The truth is that today clothes are really cheap to produce. The most important is to like what you buy, I think. for example, I like mexican clothing.
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