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ERIC Number: EJ672454
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0148-432X
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Toying with Lives: The Scandalous Plight of China's Toy Workers.
Senser, Robert A.
American Educator, v26 n4 p34-38 Win 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. Presents suggestions about what consumers can do to help remedy the situation. (SM)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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