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Paradise lost

Authors :
Clarren, Rebecca
Source :
Ms. Magazine. Spring, 2006, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p35, 7 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The Northern Mariana Islands, a territory of the US has several garment factories where workers are paid a meager sum and work in inhuman conditions. Women workers have to face horrible conditions, where they are made to work as sex slaves to their bosses and then have to undergo forced abortions.

Subjects

Subjects :
Northern Mariana Islands -- Social aspects
Clothing industry -- Labor relations
Clothing industry -- Compensation and benefits
Sexual abuse -- Social aspects
Hostile work environment -- Social aspects
Women's issues/gender studies

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00478318
Volume :
16
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Ms. Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.147358055

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