That is the common defence for sweatshops. However this argument is not without its flaws.
Since the cost of manufacturing is so unreasonably low, companies in developed country in general can afford a living wage and reasonable safety conditions with minimal impact on the price of consumer goods.
Yet, most companies are not doing that because that would mean having a slightly less generational wealth for their shareholders, which is obviously unacceptable /s.
Just because capitalism improved the life of some people, it doesn’t mean there is no more ethical alternatives. In fact, we are already seeing the shift of manufacturing moving to country and factories that are willing to guarantee basic worker’s right. It is important for us not to revoke progress and go back to sweatshops.
That is the common defence for sweatshops. However this argument is not without its flaws.
Since the cost of manufacturing is so unreasonably low, companies in developed country in general can afford a living wage and reasonable safety conditions with minimal impact on the price of consumer goods.
Yet, most companies are not doing that because that would mean having a slightly less generational wealth for their shareholders, which is obviously unacceptable /s.
Just because capitalism improved the life of some people, it doesn’t mean there is no more ethical alternatives. In fact, we are already seeing the shift of manufacturing moving to country and factories that are willing to guarantee basic worker’s right. It is important for us not to revoke progress and go back to sweatshops.