We Buy Who Pays Summary

On the macro level, one could argue—as Johann Norberg did in his 2003 doc Globalization is Good—that entry into the global economy is an important step towards achieving a higher quality of life. With some caveats, this argument is basically supported by the findings of statistician/geographer Hans Rosling in his pro-data Ted Talk Debunking 3rd World Myths… However, a look beneath the overview of sweeping trends reveals that the costs of entering the world economy often involve grievous offenses of human rights and unsustainable taxes on the environment.
The documentary “We Buy, Who Pays?” sets its critical lens on clothing production in India—particularly how western clothing companies exploit lax labor and environmental protections in …show more content…
The amount that we buy is so excessive that people in the south have to work 15 hour days to receive 7 dollars. (economic and political problems)
-economically, because of low wages people are willing to provide what ever service at low costs.
-the dyes that are needed for the materials can be illegal to use in Europe but in the south they are able to be used. high fumes from the dyes are related to health problems. Protective gear is not adequate for working conditions. They do not wear shoes or protective gear because they cannot afford the correct clothing.
• industries have ruined farm land from leaking chemicals causing infertile soils and death of crops. this forces local people to work at the factory because if they don't they will have no stable source of income.
• Because of low wages kids have to work 90 hour weeks in order to provide for their families, they are not able to attend school.
• Buyer demands increase but the prices don't increase so the amount that they are able to pay workers for their time stays the same.
• rivers are being polluted because of the export industries and the dyes that are said to be