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             There has been some debate about if these codes of conducts have the scope to be effectively enforced. One observable strike against such codes is that they are often "watered down" before they are implemented. Critics also say that codes altogether are ineffective to address the vast and powerful conditions of globalization. .
             In light of these various factors, I believe Students Against Sweatshop movements will have little impact on the increasing global phenomenon of sweatshops. This is not to suggest that these difficulties, or to word it more harshly, failures, make the movement irrelevant. "The probing critique of the economic system" is what I propose to be the most important element of SAS movements. For the information gathering, networking, and coalition building that built and molded this student movement is empowering, and the questioning that Students Against Sweatshop demands provide consciousness. Presented below is an overview to illustrate the intricacies of the sweatshop phenomenon, and provide some insight into the anti- sweatshop movement.
             It is well known that the global evolution of trade liberalization - put into practice by global institutions such as the World Trade Organization - has allowed multinational corporations access to the lesser-developed countries, which provide cheaper labour. Between 1980 and 1992, over 850,000 jobs were lost from developed countries to mostly undeveloped or developing Asian countries; the most dramatic increase being in Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. In 1996, hourly wages averaged only about $0.10 in Bangladesh. In such countries, it has been calculated that the total labour cost for the sewing a $15 t-shirt with a university logo is less than 3 cents. Therefore, 75% of the ticket price for this garment is devoted to profit for the manufacturer and the retailer. Interestingly, the university appeal business is a...