Identification may include
- the influence of fashion industries and occupations on the local, state, national, and global communities
- the use of offshore manufacturing and labor in apparel
- manufacturing and the use of sweatshop labor
- foreign vs. domestic designers
- global marketing
- the influence of political and economic trends on fashion and ways that fashion reflects these trends
- environmental issues related to materials and production
- methods used in the fashion industry
- availability, depletion, and renewal of raw materials
- consequences and benefits of manufacturing growth processes and waste disposal.
Process/Skill Questions
Thinking
- Why is it important to identify global concerns and economic issues that affect the fashion industry?
- How is the availability and depletion of raw materials affected by global trade?
- How is the renewal and reuse of products affected by global trade?
Communication
- How can the Internet and other media be used to identify global concerns and economic issues that affect the fashion industry?
- How can the fashion industry promote global concern in all areas of the industry?
Leadership
- What leadership skills could address global concerns and economic issues that affect the fashion industry?
- What negotiation strategies are vital for leaders in developing awareness of global concerns in the industry?
Management
- What resources can identify global concerns and economic issues that affect the fashion industry?
- How will the neglect of global concerns affect the future of all areas of the industry?