HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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Question
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Women could be paid half what men earned.
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They were considered easier to manage.
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It was believed they could adapt better than men.
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After their shifts, they would care for their families.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Women’s Work Disadvantages Disadvantages for working women include the absence of enough time for their families, pressure from work-related stress, and conflicts of interest. Working women have little time to take care of their families because their jobs are very demanding and time-consuming.
Detailed explanation-2: -Women workers were appreciated in factories because they were “adept at working in small spaces and remaining focused while preforming repetitive tasks” (Partners at Winning the War). The factories that produced war goods “paid higher wages, which attracted many women” (American Women in WWII).
Detailed explanation-3: -Lack of work–life balance, familial issues, childcare and workplace harassment are the topmost challenges for working women worldwide.
Detailed explanation-4: -Enjoyable work; A job that fits well with other areas of their life; and. Opportunities to make a difference.
Detailed explanation-5: -Unequal pay. On average, American women are more educated than men. Sexual harassment. An obstacle that many women face in the workforce is sexual harassment. Racism. Women are promoted less often than men. Fear of asking to be paid what you’re worth. 25-Feb-2019