What does globalisation have to do with fashion?
In this lesson, we will learn all about what globalisation has to do with fashion. We will begin by finding out what fast fashion is and then look at how the clothing industry has changed. Finally, we will look at the impacts of the globalised fashion industry.
What does globalisation have to do with fashion?
In this lesson, we will learn all about what globalisation has to do with fashion. We will begin by finding out what fast fashion is and then look at how the clothing industry has changed. Finally, we will look at the impacts of the globalised fashion industry.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Examine what 'fast fashion' is
- Investigate how the clothing industry has changed
- Review the positive and negative impacts of the globalised clothing industry
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5 Questions
Q1.
How has international trade changed over time?
The amount of international trade has decreased.
The amount of international trade has remained the same.
Q2.
What does import mean?
To buy and sell goods and services
To take goods or services out of a country to another country
Q3.
Why are more and more companies being created?
Because of the development of new technology.
Because of the increased connections around the world between people and places.
Q4.
Some geographers and historians argue that globalisation began when Christopher Columbus arrived in which country?
Britain
China
India
Q5.
Which of these statements is not true?
The internet has led to less face-to-face communication in some places.
The internet has made it easier for people to learn new things.
The internet has made it much easier and quicker for people to communicate.
5 Questions
Q1.
Which of these statements about 'Fast Fashion' is true?
Fast fashion has led to more expensive clothing.
Fast fashion means a lot of today's clothing is of a better quality.
Q2.
In which continent are most of the world's clothes produced today?
Africa
Europe
South America
Q3.
Which of these statements is a problem caused by the globalised clothing industry?
Cheaper transport means clothing can quickly travel around the world to end up in shops.
The internet has made it quicker, easier and cheaper to design new clothes and send them to be produced
Q4.
Why are more and more companies being created?
Because of the development of new technology.
Because of the increased connections around the world between people and places.
Q5.
Which of these statements is not true?
The internet has led to less face-to-face communication in some places.
The internet has made it easier for people to learn new things.
The internet has made it much easier and quicker for people to communicate.