The Factory system TAYLOR BUE ANAHI LARIOS ALANA

The Factory system TAYLOR BUE, ANAHI LARIOS, ALANA YUDHA-WRIGHT

How machines changed the way work was done Made work easier- people didn’t have to do everything by hand which also made work faster. Children and women got jobs because employers realized they could operate machines just as well as older skilled workers could. Young men and women got most of the jobs- they were willing to work for less money than older skilled workers. As a result, many older skilled workers lost their jobs

Factors that determined wages of a factory worker Owners paid their workers based on the number of hours worked or the amount of goods produced. If the cost of a product increased, employees wages decreased, and vise versa. An oversupply of workers lowered wages, and wages rose when there weren’t enough workers. Owners would pay more than what someone could get at another job. Wages were higher for men than for women.

Difference between middle class and working class Middle class Working class Women wore lace and frills Women wore plain skirts and blouses Lawyers wore suits. Workers wore work shirts Gained prestige and political recognition. Worked on farms or factories continued to struggle economically. They could afford to own property, hire servants, eat well, and enjoy most comfort

How the lives of women changed during the I. R. for the working class Most worked in factories or domestic service Consisted of bankers manufacturers, merchants, lawyers, doctors, engineers, professors, and their families It changed the location of work, but didn’t take their status More jobs became available for servants Daughters of farm families work as servants in the city They have a place to live and have food to eat in the city

How the lives of women changed during the I. R. for the middle class New wealth & greater luxury Some women disagreed to the idea that women belong at home while men work outside Some women began voicing outside their home More jobs became available (nursing, social workers)

Factory rules and regulations Workers spent 14 hours a day, six days a week on the job The Factory Act of 1883 allowed factory inspections, and enforcement of child labor laws. Breaking any rules or missing work Factories were uncomfortable places to work

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