Who are They?

         Some may wonder, "Who are these sweatshop workers?" that I keep referring too. Well, they are women, men, and children who are exploited so that people, including you and me, can have things such as clothes and sneakers. Children are often employed in sweatshops. Can you guess why?  This is done because children can be paid less and do not complain about working conditions as often as adults. Many children have to work to help support their families, and therefore do not even have the chance to receive an education (dosomething.org).
          Women also make a large percentage of sweatshop workers. It is estimated that 85% of sweatshops workers are women. These women are often young, between the ages of 15 and 25. In Mexico and Central America, women in some sweatshops are required to take shots. The women must take these shots, or they risk being fired. What do you think these shots are for?  Birth control. This is done so that the companies do not have to pay maternity leave to the women workers. If pregnancy occurs, the woman may risk being fired (dosomething.org)