Worker and Animal Rights in the Clothing Industry

Question 1

How are working conditions in the clothing industry often poor?

Answer 1

• child labour
• long hours
• very low wages
• dangerous and unhealthy work conditions

Question 2

What are the damages of animal exploitation on the clothing industry?

Answer 2

• exploitation of animals goes hand in hand with intensive farming practices
• also damage the environment
• e.g. boiling or gassing silkworms for their cocoons