Question
How are maquiladoras similar to sweatshops?
I. Workers are paid very low wages in both systems.
II. Both are prevalent in underdeveloped nations.
III. Both are outlawed internationally.
A.
I. only
B.
II. only
C.
I. and III.
D.
I. and II.
I. Workers are paid very low wages in both systems.
II. Both are prevalent in underdeveloped nations.
III. Both are outlawed internationally.
A.
I. only
B.
II. only
C.
I. and III.
D.
I. and II.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **D. I. and II.**
Here's the reasoning:
I. **Workers are paid very low wages in both systems.** - This statement is true. Both maquiladoras and sweatshops are known for offering low wages to their workers.
II. **Both are prevalent in underdeveloped nations.** - This statement is also true. Maquiladoras are typically found in developing countries, particularly along the U.S.-Mexico border. Sweatshops are often located in underdeveloped or developing nations as well.
III. **Both are outlawed internationally.** - This statement is not entirely accurate. While many international labor organizations and countries advocate against the practices of sweatshops and the poor conditions in maquiladoras, they are not universally outlawed; regulations vary from country to country.
Thus, I and II are accurate, making D the correct choice.
Here's the reasoning:
I. **Workers are paid very low wages in both systems.** - This statement is true. Both maquiladoras and sweatshops are known for offering low wages to their workers.
II. **Both are prevalent in underdeveloped nations.** - This statement is also true. Maquiladoras are typically found in developing countries, particularly along the U.S.-Mexico border. Sweatshops are often located in underdeveloped or developing nations as well.
III. **Both are outlawed internationally.** - This statement is not entirely accurate. While many international labor organizations and countries advocate against the practices of sweatshops and the poor conditions in maquiladoras, they are not universally outlawed; regulations vary from country to country.
Thus, I and II are accurate, making D the correct choice.