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Book Synopsis: Ever since there have been factories women and children have, more often than not, worked in those factories. What is perhaps less well known is that women also worked underground in coal mines and overground scaling the inside of chimneys. Young children were also put to work in factories and coalmines; they were deployed inside chimneys, often half-starved so that they could shin up ever narrower flues.
This book charts the unhappy but aspirational story of women and children at work through the Industrial Revolution to the beginning of the 20th century. Without women there would have been no pre-industrial cottage industries, without women the Industrial Revolution would not have been nearly as industrial and nowhere near as revolutionary.
Many women, and children, were obliged to take up work in the mills and factories – long hours, dangerous, often toxic conditions, monotony, bullying, abuse and miserly pay were the usual hallmarks of a day’s work - before they headed homeward to their other job: keeping home and family together.
This long overdue and much needed book also covers the social reformers, the role of feminism and activism and the various Factory Acts and trade unionism.
We examine how women and children suffered chronic occupational diseases and disabling industrial injuries - life changing and life shortening – and often a one way ticket to the workhouse. The book concludes with a survey of the art, literature and the music which formed the soundtrack for the factory girl and the climbing boys.
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Discover the untold stories of female and child laborers in the industrial revolution with Factory Girls: The Working Lives of Women and Children. Delve into the fascinating world of factories, coal mines, and chimneys as you uncover the sacrifices and hardships endured by these brave individuals.
From coal mines to factory floors, women and children were the backbone of the industrial movement. Without them, the Industrial Revolution would not have been as groundbreaking or industrial. Immerse yourself in their experiences and gain a deeper understanding of the pivotal role they played in our history.
This eye-opening book sheds light on the dark underbelly of this era, revealing the long hours, hazardous conditions, and meager wages that plagued the lives of these workers. Experience their daily struggle against monotony, abuse, and toxic environments. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and shocked as you journey through their stories.
Factory Girls also explores the incredible resilience of women and their fight for social reform. Uncover the pivotal role of feminism and activism in improving the lives of these workers. Learn about the significant Factory Acts and trade unionism that shaped the future of labor rights.
Moreover, delve into the harrowing consequences of these labor practices. Discover the devastating impact of chronic occupational diseases and life-altering injuries that plagued these workers. Explore how these hardships often led to a grim fate in the infamous workhouses.
Finally, experience the artistic side of this era through the lens of the factory girl and the climbing boys. Dive into the captivating world of art, literature, and music that formed the backdrop for these individuals. Witness their resilience and ability to find solace in creativity amidst their arduous lives.
Don't miss this long overdue and essential exploration of the working lives of women and children. Discover the stories, hardships, and triumphs that shaped a generation. Join us as we unravel the tales of these unsung heroes and honor their contributions to our society.Purchase Factory Girls: The Working Lives of Women and Children now.
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