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Student book club: The travels of a t-shirt in the global economy, Joy Kozar

Student Book Club: The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy by Joy Kozar, Kansas State University, USA, requires students to read The Travels of a T-shirt in the Global Economy by Pietra Rivoli and respond to multiple discussion questions stemming from the book. The goal is to assist students to recognise the structure, dynamics and distribution channels of the global textile and apparel industries from both current and historical perspectives. This involves an evaluation of the cultural, economic and political factors impacting on sourcing decisions, in addition to the implications of various global alliances for trade policies and regulations. Upon completion of this activity, students should recognise various factors that impact on compliance with labour laws, standards of social responsibility and the treatment of workers in textile and apparel production. The assignment challenges students' critical thinking skills and supports further development of their written and verbal abilities.

This teaching activity has been taken from Parker, L. and Dickson, M.A. (2009) Sustainable Fashion: A Handbook for Educators, Bristol: Labour Behind the Label. Download the whole publication here.

1. Level	UG
2. Pre-requisite knowledge required by educators	D. Specific knowledge required: at least a minimal understanding of international trade regulations and policies. Knowledge of the various ethical, legal, logistical, social and environmental issues involved in the global production and distribution of textile and apparel goods is also beneficial to creating an ideal learning environment
3. Pre-requisite knowledge required by students	B. General knowledge of the textiles and garment industry required: Depending on the students' background understanding of the economics of apparel and textile trade, the instructor might find it necessary to leave out some discussion questions that extend beyond the students' comprehension
4. Number of students	Any number
5. Length of time required	Adjustable
6. Type of activity	Individual work, Group work, Book related, Discussion and debate, Research related
7. Discipline	Business, Cross-curricular
8. Topics covered	Agriculture, Companies, Globalisation, History, Migrant workers, Second hand clothes, Textiles, Trade

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Student book club: The travels of a t-shirt in the global economy, Joy Kozar

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