Fair trade Flashcards
describe the silk road and globalization
the silk road - trading route in history that began in china and passed through india, iran, iraq, syria, europe. sold silk, furs, medicinal herbs + drugs, etc.
globalisation: process of the world become more interconnected through increased trade and exchange
how have cash crops had consequences for people and their communities
a region or farmer relying on a crop may suffer low prices should a bumper crop elsewhere lead to excess supply on the global markets
state the advantages of cooperatives
- more money working together
- power in numbers, solo farmers were often cheated about the weight of crops
- social, economic and political empowerment
how is the fairtrade label an innovative way to promote economic growth security for farming communities
farmers arent cheated, fair trade label ensures all parties that take place in the production and selling of the product are treated fairly
where is coca cola sold around ther world
Sold like in thousands of places, america, india china.
only 2 places NOT SOLD are NORTH KOREA and CUBA.
how does business use ideas that hold the key to better trade deals for everyone (karma cola)
for every product bought from the karma cola brand, money is made sure to go back to the people who produced the cola (in the villages of boma, sierra leone)
desrcibe sweatshops and the impact of the fashion industry on people globally
nike has many of its factories in developing countries - this is where many poor people struggle to find work. as a result, factories are able to exploit them and employ workers for cheap wages.
what can we students do to address trade injustice and make a difference
- stop buying from companies that use sweatshops and exploit workers (or buy less)
- buy products from faritrade organizations and labels
- spread the word fairtrade labels and sweatshops in order to stop other people from making harmful purchases
