Fast fashion is racist
Over the past few weeks the world has united to stand against racism following the tragic murder of George Floyd. Although tragically, many people of colour are murdered daily, this one hit harder as we fight through these already unprecedented times.
In the middle of a global pandemic people are still being victimised due to their race and colour of skin and the worst thing we can do is ignore it.
As a white woman from the UK it is somewhat impossible for me to even comprehend what it is like to face injustice and prejudice for the colour of my skin. However, this makes it even more important for me to voice my opinion.
In order to create a civil rights movement, we must listen, educate and most importantly use our white privilege to take a stand against racism. Sign petitions, donate, join protests, celebrate black business, watch movies, read books, listen to podcasts! The more you know the more you can help.
In the uk we are somewhat ignorant to what is going on around us. We live in a naive bubble of ‘If we can’t see it, it doesn’t happen.’ However, we are not innocent!!
To relate back to fashion, because this is a fashion blog. The United Kingdom as a whole nation is obsessed with consumption!
The majority of the mass production of garments from high street brands such as primark, topshop, H&M etc. is done by people of colour in an act of modern slavery. Third world countries like India, Bangladesh, China etc. Have garment factories employing millions of people who are being exploited for hard graft and long hours, usually for less than £3 a day.
So next time you think about buying that T-shirt that hashtags black lives matter or think your supporting Beyoncé feminist movement in her ivy park range maybe think twice about who is making it and how much they are earning and then you might see that the UK is most definitely not innocent.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DV1hQSt2hSE&list=RDDV1hQSt2hSE&index=1
In the middle of a global pandemic people are still being victimised due to their race and colour of skin and the worst thing we can do is ignore it.
As a white woman from the UK it is somewhat impossible for me to even comprehend what it is like to face injustice and prejudice for the colour of my skin. However, this makes it even more important for me to voice my opinion.
In order to create a civil rights movement, we must listen, educate and most importantly use our white privilege to take a stand against racism. Sign petitions, donate, join protests, celebrate black business, watch movies, read books, listen to podcasts! The more you know the more you can help.
In the uk we are somewhat ignorant to what is going on around us. We live in a naive bubble of ‘If we can’t see it, it doesn’t happen.’ However, we are not innocent!!
To relate back to fashion, because this is a fashion blog. The United Kingdom as a whole nation is obsessed with consumption!
The majority of the mass production of garments from high street brands such as primark, topshop, H&M etc. is done by people of colour in an act of modern slavery. Third world countries like India, Bangladesh, China etc. Have garment factories employing millions of people who are being exploited for hard graft and long hours, usually for less than £3 a day.
So next time you think about buying that T-shirt that hashtags black lives matter or think your supporting Beyoncé feminist movement in her ivy park range maybe think twice about who is making it and how much they are earning and then you might see that the UK is most definitely not innocent.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DV1hQSt2hSE&list=RDDV1hQSt2hSE&index=1
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