When we talk about environment it comprises of both natural as well as social environment and production process involves exploitation of both natural and social environment.
Social impact of textile and fashion industries includes:
Globalisation, volatile employment opportunities in the developing countries:
Garments sold in the developed countries under brand names originate from all around the world, often from developing countries. The global trade can lead to improved economies, and creates employment for many people - often women - providing them with financial stability and a chance to escape poverty. But the process is not perfect, with recession, low wages, poor worker‟s rights (inadequate health and safety, long hours, no contracts) and child labour apparent in some countries
Growing feminization of the workforce
Segmented Labour Market
Mode of Wage Payment
Workers rights
Health and Safety
Sexual harassment
Children
Apart from the above mentioned high social impact of industry on its workers there are other impacts with far reaching consequences. They are:
Cultivation techniques: Crop cultivation can also impact on health. Pesticides used on cotton farms have been known to poison workers out in fields applying it to crops all day, and operating machinery always carries inherent risks.
Animal Welfare: With materials such as wool, leather and fur farming and handling of animals is an integral part of the production process. Poor farming practice can lead to neglect or mistreatment of animals, with malnutrition, infections and illness are potential symptoms. Some countries have much less restrictive regulations to protect animal welfare, particularly in respect of transportation and Slaughter
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