Sunday, May 13, 2007

Sim Sweatshop

Ever wondered what it is like to work in a sweatshop? Probably not but perhaps you should! As Form 2 are beginning to look at this aspect of globalisation, you might like to try working in a sweatshop which produces sports shoes...


Like many sweatshops across the developing world, this factory is an example of how many workers are denied a reasonable living wage and workers rights. You are invited to play the role of a worker on the factory floor, tirelessly building sports shoes, in order to reach the daily targets, as the time counts down. Along the way, you must remember to top up your energy by purchasing food and drink. As the game continues, you will be given further options like“Do you want to start a Union? ”. Your decisions based on these questions will result in appropriate consequences....

Click on the image above to enter the world of a sweatshop worker...