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Senser, Robert A. – American Educator, 2002
Notes that about half of U.S. toys are made in China, mainly by young women who work extremely long shifts, 7 days a week, "amid sickening vapors and under draconian rules." Describes corporate codes of conduct, the role consumers can play in changing extremely poor working conditions, and the impact of international trade reforms.…
Descriptors: Assembly (Manufacturing), Corporations, Females, Foreign Countries
