In the past, women were seen as exclusively homemakers, but the times have changed in Italy and this belief and stereotype is no longer representative of the state and cultural ideas of the nation. More women work outside of the home and have jobs similar to that of men, but gender equity is still not perfect, and there is more work to be done...
Following the USA...
American women received more opportunities prior to the Italian women
There are more laws in American society to protect women
The change is more rapid in the United States, and women have a greater voice
Large focus on individualism and equality between men and woman
+++ for Italy and USA
The level of equity () is increasing as the countries continue to advance
Greater # of women represented in government
Expansion of laws to protect women from violence
There are events, marches, parties, etc. to celebrate women's opportunities 🥁 🎊
The mentality of men is changing
Italian Products
Due to the mountainous and rocky terrain that is prevalent, agriculture can be difficult in the nation. So, Italy turned its attention toward the manufacturing sector. It is one of the largest exporters in the world, and is famous for its fashion and food (Armani, Valentino, Versace, Prada, FIAT, pizza, pasta, gelato...). This demand for high quality and premium products has allowed Italy to find its niche in the global marketplace.
Unfortunately, the demand for excellence has created a major problem throughout Italy, where the economy is being drained by individuals who use the idea of "" to illegally sell Italian goods.
Counterfeiting
The sellers use specific words, colors, and images to try to deceive the consumers and sell fake products to different markets (often to Americans)
Common "Italian" products include parmigiana, wine, prosciutto, pasta
Other items: cosmetics, jewelry, electronics
Products are sold at low prices, but are of lower quality than name-face brands
Lombardo is the central region for the market of counterfeited goods
Counterfeiting damages the economy of Italy because it creates a high level of crime, and the locals do not earn as much off of their items
The police try to confiscate the goods, but the problem is increasing because technology/social media has connected people all over the world
Strive for Five Vocab
- to take advantage of
- to confiscate
- to arrest
- to sell illegally
- brand name
- fake product
- trafficking of false products
- exploitation
A prezzi modici/stellari - low/high cost
Contraffatto/a - counterfeit, imitated
- low/high quality
Acquistare - to purchase
La merce - goods, merchandise
- illegal
Key Terms to Review (12)
Arrestare: Arrestare means to arrest or detain someone, typically by law enforcement officers. It involves taking someone into custody due to suspicion of committing a crime.
Il marchio: Il marchio è un simbolo, un nome o un segno distintivo che identifica e differenzia un prodotto o un'azienda da altri sul mercato.
Il mercato del falso: Il mercato del falso è un settore illegale in cui vengono prodotti, distribuiti e venduti prodotti falsificati, spesso con l'intento di ingannare i consumatori.
Il prodotto falsificato: Un prodotto falsificato è una copia non autorizzata di un articolo originale, spesso realizzata con materiali di qualità inferiore e venduta come se fosse autentica.
Illecito/a: Illecito/a refers to something that is illegal or against the law. It can also be used to describe an action or behavior that is considered improper or unethical.
Lo sfruttamento: Lo sfruttamento si riferisce all'uso o all'abuso di qualcuno o qualcosa per ottenere un vantaggio personale, spesso a scapito della persona o della cosa sfruttata.
Made in Italy: This term refers to products that are manufactured or produced in Italy. It is a label used to indicate the origin of the product.
Parità di genere: Gender equality refers to the equal treatment and opportunities for individuals of all genders. It aims to eliminate discrimination and promote fairness in areas such as education, employment, and social roles.
Qualità inferiore/superiore: Qualità inferiore si riferisce a un prodotto o servizio che è di bassa qualità o non soddisfa gli standard desiderati. Qualità superiore, d'altra parte, indica un prodotto o servizio di alta qualità che eccede le aspettative.
Sequestare: Sequestare means to seize or confiscate something, usually by legal authority. It can refer to the temporary taking of property as evidence in a criminal investigation.
Sfruttare: Sfruttare means to exploit or take advantage of someone or something for personal gain, often in an unfair or unethical manner. It can refer to the exploitation of resources, labor, or vulnerable individuals.
Spacciare: Spacciare means to deal drugs illegally. It involves selling or distributing narcotics without authorization from authorities.