- Women and children often worked in factories, mines, and textile mills.
They were paid significantly lower wages than men and subjected
to harsh and unsafe working conditions.
Men:
- Men primarily worked in factories, ironworks, shipyards, and other industrial settings.
-They performed demanding physical labor and were also exposed to
unsafe environments, but their wages were generally higher than
women and children.
Apprentices:
- The apprenticeship system was common during this time. Young
people would learn a trade from a skilled craftsman through a
formal agreement. Apprentices worked long hours and received low wages,
but they gained valuable skills that could lead to better employment opportunities in the future.