Throughout history child labor has played a crucial role in the development of ones society politically, economically, and socially. The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain and the United States is often recognized for its influence over the local communities. During the Industrial Revolution children from low-income families were forced to reside to child labor in order to help support their families. As child labor increased the health of the local societies decreased. With the deterioration of the future youth law enforcements would be made.
Child Employment:
- Gas works
- Shipyards
- Construction,
- Match Factories,
- Nail Factories
- Chimney sweeping
- Textile Industry
- Iron and Coal Mines
Wages and Hours:
- Many children worked 16 hour days
- Children as young as six years old were employed
- Most prostitutes were between 15 and 22 years of age.
Treatment:
- Both boys and girls who worked in factories were subject to beatings and other harsh forms of pain infliction.
- Radical Laws for change in child labor were made in 1831
“The Victorian Web: An Overview.” The Victorian Web: An Overview. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Aug. 2012. <http://victorianweb.org/>.
“Child Labor in Factories During the Industrial Revolution.” Child Labor in Factories During the Industrial Revolution. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Aug. 2012. <http://www2.needham.k12.ma.us/nhs/cur/Baker_00/2002_p7/ak_p7/childlabor.html>.
