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2. OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to: – exhibit ethical conduct related to interacting with others such as client confidentiality, privacy of sensitive content, and giving proper credit for ideas; – discuss and apply copyright laws in relation to fair use and duplication of materials; – analyze the impact of the fashion industry on society, including concepts related to persuasiveness, marketing, and point of view; – explain the impact of labor laws; and – summarize procedures within the apparel industry that protect the environment Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

3. ETHICS IN FASHION Ethics covers three main facets: – Proper credit for ideas – Client confidentiality – Ethical labor standards Discuss ethics in the fashion industry Watch a video clip on the ethical fashion in China (if available) Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

4. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS Department of Labor statistics Copyright laws Labor laws Fair trade agreements Discuss legal considerations in the fashion industry Watch an online video clip: “Shop for Everyone” Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Sustainability practices Eco-fashion Upcycling Watch an online video clip on the environmental impact of the fashion industry and discuss environmental issues that relate to fashion. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.

6. STUDENT ASSIGNMENT Write a one-page persuasive letter to an executive of a fashion retail business stating the importance of one of the following: – Ethical practices in the workplace – Legal practices – Sustainability Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission.