The Great Non-Debate over International Sweatshops

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The Great Non-Debate over International Sweatshops
Maitland’s article explains the argument that market wages in international sweatshops are too low. Critics argue that multinational companies look for cheap labor in the developing world and pay workers “slave wages,” or “starvation wages” (600). Most critics are of the opinion that the companies should pay workers a living wage, enough to support their families. Critics argue that international sweatshops pay substandard wages, which is barely enough to feed and take care of a family (Maitland, 601). For instance, paying a worker less than a $100 a week is considered a low wage. C...