017 - The Fashion Industry

Harini Iyer -

In this episode, we examine the exploitation of female garment workers in the global fashion industry, discussing:

  • Sweatshop working conditions
  • The role of intersectional feminism in labour rights advocacy
  • The OIKKO and EKATA projects, which support women’s fundamental workplace rights
  • Fast fashion and hyper-consumerism
  • Digital culture and influencer marketing

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