HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Slave labor
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adult men
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children and women
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retired farmers
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Detailed explanation-1: -In fact, females were a majority of the factory labor force.
Detailed explanation-2: -For the children of women workers, Crèches were established in factories when Bolsheviks were in power.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Industrial Revolution was a major transitionary period throughout the world in which most production became mechanized. Because of this major boom in production, there was a need for cheap labor. This meant that both women and children entered the workforce, and they could be paid less than men.
Detailed explanation-4: -Some facts about women in manufacturing: They made up about 47% of the American workforce but only 30% worked in manufacturing. One out of four management positions were held by women.
Detailed explanation-5: -The correct option is A They worked for lower wages.
Detailed explanation-6: -The Ministry of Labour and Employment had implemented around 100 industry-specific National Child Labour Projects to rehabilitate the child workers since 1988. The Indian government has enacted a plethora of acts, laws, organizations, and institutions to combat the overwhelming prominence of child labour.