They were small and generally more agile than men, so they could work in more cramped conditions. Also they rarely complained of unacceptable work conditions.
In the 19th century, many women and children worked in mills and factories due to economic necessity. Families relied on multiple incomes to survive, and industrial jobs often provided better pay than traditional agricultural work. Additionally, factories sought cheap labor, making women and children attractive hires because they could be paid less than men. The lack of labor regulations and the demand for workers in rapidly growing industries further contributed to their prevalence in these roles.
The ages of children or women working in factories now corresponded to the time they could work in a day and/or week.
Lots of fabric, for instance - it was the main cotton manufacturer. (but much more than this - this is how everything started).
Of the 545 women-and-children sailing Titanic, 389 of them survived.
In he late 1800s in the United States, women could not vote. Very few women did paid work unless they were domestic workers, factory workers, or teachers.
They were difficult to replace
Women AND Children
Young girls.
The Industrial Revolution led to large numbers of women and children working in factories. They often performed dangerous work for low pay, as did adult male factory workers.
The Industrial Revolution led to large numbers of women and children working in factories. They often performed dangerous work for low pay, as did adult male factory workers.
Factories often hired women and children because they would work for cheaper. Not only that, but children could work long hours. Many children also worked as newboys or did ran errands for shops.
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women and children worked in sweatshops which were workshops in tenements rather than factories. they made $267 a year got paid approximately 27 cents
Hospital workers.
Employers could pay women and children less.
women :) women always feeded children and there families as always