Walk in My Shoes: Behind the SwooshOnline version Watch the video of the alleged sweatshop conditions created by a major company. Answer the questions. by Manuel Hicks 1 What is meant by 'exploitation'? Select one or more answers a not letting kids wear the shoes they make b the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work c paying people properly for their labor d figuring out how to make more shoes in a rich country 2 What are “sweatshops”? Select one or more answers a workplace in which workers are employed at low wages and under unhealthy or oppressive conditions b a place where you go to sweat in order to lose weight c a place where they sell sweets d factories located only in china that are extremely hot from burning rubber from shoes 3 What are the effects that sweatshops have on families and their children? Select one or more answers a they make a lot of money from the work they do b it only effects their lungs but they are young so its not that big of a deal c they have not effect on families at all d the effects could be to the physical health as well as the mental health of individuals and families 4 What are the possible health risks associated with the burning of scrap rubber? Select one or more answers a smoke in the air causing air pollution in small cities b health effects could include irritation of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes, respiratory effects, central nervous system depression, and cancer c if you get too close to it it can burn your skin and leave bad scars d the health risks only effect the people who work in the factories for long periods of time (about 20 years)
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