The garment industry is one of the major industries among the Chinese community in New York City.
Many Chinese immigrants join the industry as a stepping stone to their American dreams.
They either open a family-owned factories or work for these factories to accumulate enough savings for the financing of a small business in other industries, the purchase of a home, the college education of their children, or any other purposes. However, it is also believed that these factory owners exploit their employees. Even though it is true to some extent that exploitation does exist in the enclave industry, the industry is still important as it contributes to the growth of the Chinese community. This project will focus on the industry itself, the exploitation in the so-called sweatshops, and various helps from the society.