sweatshop
A sweatshop is a workplace where people work long hours for very low wages under poor or unsafe conditions. These conditions can include inadequate ventilation, lack of safety equipment, and excessive heat. Workers in sweatshops are often subjected to verbal abuse and intimidation, and may face penalties for taking breaks or speaking out. The term "sweatshop" is often used to describe factories in developing countries that produce goods for export, particularly clothing, toys, and electronics.
The low wages paid in sweatshops are often below the minimum wage in the country of operation,
The conditions in sweatshops have been a subject of international concern and activism for many years. Critics