WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -As the use of machinery spread, and fewer workers were needed, industrialists preferred to employ women and children who would be less agitated about their poor working conditions and work for lower wages than men. They were employed in large numbers in the cotton textile industry in Lancashire and Yorkshire.

Detailed explanation-3: -The factory owners preferred female and child workers since they could pay them less. Workers including children, during this time, had to work for long hours for very less pay. Moreover, women were not provided with any facilities and children were employed in dangerous mines.

Detailed explanation-4: -Despite the disparity in pay, the conditions in many factories were no less dangerous for women. They could work as many as 80 hours in a week, were offered few breaks, and often served inedible food.

Detailed explanation-5: -They often took jobs as maids, cooks, and other servants, but also found work in the factories, typically the textile mills. These new opportunities came at a cost however, and losing limbs to the machinery was common for women and children.