How Globalization Has Damaged the Health/Environment of Bangladesh

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How Outsourcing/Globalization in the Clothing Industry Has Damaged the Health/Environment of Bangladesh by Alexander Fichera & Nhat Tran
The article by Alexander Fichera and Nhat Tran explores the historical development of the textile and clothing industry in line with the rapid process of globalization and international trade growth. The article incorporates a wide range of sources to provide credible evidence of the impact of this massive growth of the clothing industry on the economies of developing countries in Asia, such as Bangladesh. Essentially, the article argues that while the globalization of the clothing industry has contributed immensely to the growth of the economy of countries like Bangladesh, it has also created several problems, including labor problems like child labor, poor working conditions, and health issues such as pollution and the health and safety of employees. However, while the article does an excellent task in demystifying the impact and challenges of the global clothing industry, it is not detailed enough to focus on the real issues. For instance, the article is devoid of statistical evidence that shows the impact of the fashion industry in Bangladesh, such as its contribution to the country's GDP, the number of people the industry employs, and its size.
One of the most profound sentences that feature in the article by Fichera and Tran is that "It might not be surprising that before 1960, 90% of clothing that was sold in the US was also made there, but as of 2018, that number has reduced to about 3% (UAB)." This statement forms the basis of the arguments in the entire ar...