Condition of Women


 
 
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Condition of Women

Condition of Women: Women in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in Britain were employed in large number in the factories as they were available at cheaper rates than men. With technological developments, women lost their industrial jobs gradually and were forced to work within households. According to Census 1861, there were a quarter of a million domestic servants in London, of whom the vast majority were women. A larger number of women were engaged in tailoring, washing, making matchboxes etc. In 20th century, there was change once again. At that time, women got employment in war time industries and offices.

 
 


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