Is there a difference between where an item is made and where it is assembled?

Before participating in this discussion forum, go through your closet or dresser and pick out five to ten items of clothing, check the labels, and make a list of the nations represented. How many of these nations are in East Asia or Latin America? Is there a difference between where an item is made and where it is assembled? Does the label indicate where the fabric originated?
List your favorite brands of clothing, shoes, or other fashion accessories. Where are these companies factories located? Research each brands stance on sweatshop labor. Do the workers who make your favorite products earn a living wage?
Then respond to this discussion with your findings and analysis. How connected are you to the global commodity chain? How much of this were you previously aware of? What did you learn about the effect of globalization? Did anything you found out alter how you will shop in the future? Why or why not?
Here are some websites that may be useful:
https://corpwatch.org/
https://www.panaprium.com/blogs/i/fashion-brands-that-still-use-sweatshops

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