Happy Women’s Equality Day! Today is celebrated to remember the 19th amendment giving women in America the right to vote. While a lot of progress has been made, it’s also important to remember there is a lot of work to be done! There is still a lot of discrimination with voting for certain genders, races, & communities. The fight for equality extends beyond the U.S., all over the world there are women experiencing daily discrimination due to their sex & race. Being The Honest Consumer, I want to remind you of the power you hold as a consumer. When you choose to purchase from ethically made and fair trade brands, you’re voting (with your wallet) for equality. It is estimated that 80% of the garment industry is made up of women. Unfortunately there is a lot of abuse within traditional fast fashion garment factories and this abuse directly impacts women due to the large percentage of workers. Your purchase to support brands who use ethical and fair trade practices empowers women around the world. This gives women the opportunity to earn a fair wage and support their families. I highly encourage reading this short piece, Gender: Women Workers Mistreated from the Clean Clothes Campaign, to learn a bit more about what women in the garment industry experience. Choose ethical fashion & vote with your dollar.