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Workers of the industrial era
Their working conditions
A difficult life
A Better Society
Inventions
Charles Dickens and the Brontë Sisters
Dickens and the women
Life ends...
Well known works
The Brontë Sisters: Charlotte
Emily Brontë
Jane Eyr
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Workers of the industrial era
Throughout the Victorian era, the majority of individuals were subjected to a grueling amount of work.
Back in 1833, it was typical for factory workers to devote as much as 15 hours out of the 24-hour day to their employers.
Mealtimes were limited to a mere two hours per day, and the fare was often a meager combination of bread and potatoes, which provided little sustenance and failed to fuel them for the rest of the day. For the average person in England, a typical workday was an arduous and demanding experience.
Their working conditions
The excessive hours spent working took a toll on the workers' physical and mental well-being, leaving them drained and fatigued.
Furthermore, due to their meager wages, they were unable to afford nutrient-rich, quality food that could have provided them with the necessary energy to carry on.
The working conditions were far from sanitary, as the work environments were often riddled with filth, noise, and pollution, which had a detrimental effect on the workers' health.
Operating hazardous machinery with the potential to sever limbs was the norm, and accidents of this nature were commonplace.
Requesting time off was not an option, as any indication of exhaustion or discomfort would result in immediate termination without notice.
Fear and respect for their superiors prevented employees from taking any collective action against their mistreatment, making strikes an unthinkable option.
A difficult life
Life for urban workers was a constant struggle, as they endured grueling work schedules that began at four in the morning and persisted until eleven at night, an arduous 19-hour shift.
Returning home provided little respite, given that most lived in squalid and cramped accommodations alongside their families. Holidays were rare, with only four or five days off granted per year. Coping with their difficulties, many resorted to heavy alcohol consumption during their limited time away from work.
Unfortunately, accidents were commonplace in the workplace, and when they occurred, workers risked the wrath of their employers, who would often physically assault them as a deterrent from repeating such mistakes.
A Better Society
Robert Owen was a brave pioneer in the industrial world, driven by the desire to improve the living and working conditions of laborers.
His relentless efforts were focused on ensuring that workers were provided with comfortable homes and fair wages, which would enable them to provide their children with access to quality education.
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