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The tremendous social
effects of fast fashion

Fast fashion has unleashed numerous
adverse social effects. It has

perpetuated exploitative labor practices
in developing countries, where workers
endure poor conditions and low pay.
This not only fosters poverty but also
violates their basic human rights.

(source)

Moreover, the industry's disposable

clothing culture generates excessive
waste, leading to environmental
degradation and pollution, all while
“During the 1990s, a worker at an
putting a strain on consumers'
apparel factory in the USA or UK
finances and the planet.
earned more money in two hours
(source)
than their Bangladeshi counterparts
made in a month.” Source
Fast fashion's relentless trend
changes fuel body image issues,
anxiety, and dissatisfaction,
underscoring the demand for
sustainable clothing practices.

(source)
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