Child and Female Labour
Focus on the exploitation of women and children in factories and mines, and early attempts at reform.
Key Questions
- Explain why child labor was prevalent and considered economically necessary in early industrialisation.
- Analyze the specific dangers and abuses faced by women and children in industrial workplaces.
- Assess the effectiveness of early factory acts in improving conditions for child laborers.
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