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Provide background for the issues |
Much collegiate sportswear is produced in sweatshops in third world countries. Laborers earn pennies a day under horrible working conditions. Yet consumers pay exorbitant prices for these goods. |
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Summarize the purpose of your project and how you will accomplish it |
This paper will examine the degree to which consumers are able to influence corporations to do business in a socially responsible manner. Therefore, I will identify instances of abuses in the collegiate sportswear industry and demonstrate how consumers can make an impact upon corporations. |
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Include a "working title" |
"Ethical Consumerism: Can It Make a Difference?" |
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Indicate questions to be answered |
Key question: "What impact can ethical consumerism have on corporations and the environment?" Sub-questions: "What statistical results have been compiled by those who support ethical consumerism?" "Has Nike improved working conditions in their overseas manufacturing plants since their negative publicity?" |