Clothed in Integrity

Explore the intricate relationship between ethics and the garment industry in Clothed in Integrity by Barbara Paleczny. Published by Wilfrid Laurier University Press in 2000, this compelling paperback spans 386 pages and delves into the challenges faced by women in the workforce.

As a daughter of garment workers, Paleczny draws on her personal experiences to unravel the complexities of homeworking in the fashion and beauty industries. She highlights the alarming resurgence of sweatshops, revealing how low-wage strategies undermine social integrity and impact the working poor in both developed and developing nations.

This book is essential reading for anyone interested in social science, women's studies, and the economic aspects of the textile and clothing industries. Join Barbara Paleczny on a thought-provoking journey that sheds light on critical ethical issues and the realities of labor economics.