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From memory Foxconn India assembly is done by all (predominantly?) women work force because they're easier to hire since most Indian manufacturers prefer men. I
by dirtyid 5y ago
From memory Foxconn India assembly is done by all (predominantly?) women work force because they're easier to hire since most Indian manufacturers prefer men. I'm pretty sure I read this was a feminist move inspired by head operations mother or whatever feel good PR soundbite. Cynic in me now thinks maybe Foxconn feels it's easier to abuse rural Indian women after Winstron iphone riot that escalated to breaking shit last year.
- naruvimama 5y agoFor women with relatively little education or skills, a job in an apple assembly plant is a god send. The alternatives are manual labour in the farm or construction, as maids or in textile factories where the pay as well as work conditions are worse. I have personally visited factories in India which are neat and clean, and better than many college campuses.