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The industrial revolution was a time of great change for our society
as a whole. It brought about new technology and methods of
production. Prior to the industrial revolution, many people around us
were employed in agriculture, which was a very labor-intensive
process. With the advent of new technology, factories began to
appear, which allowed for the change of many things.
However, these changes came at a cost of the daily life of the
workers and their families as an example. The working conditions in
the factories are often dangerous, and the hours are long. Many
workers now are forced to leave their homes and move to the cities
to find work.
Prior to the revolution, families worked together on farms or in small
businesses. However, with the rise of factory work, families are now
separated as men and women leave home to work in the factories.
Children are used also negatively as they are also sent to work in
factories, often for long hours and little pay. This separation of
families had a profound impact on many family dynamics. The
traditional family structure that we know is disrupted, and children
are no longer raised in the same environment as their parents. Many
families are now forced to live in cramped and unsanitary conditions,
leading to health problems and a higher mortality rate.
The societal shifts in our present the industrial revolution brought
about both benefits and problems that we can already see. While
many see that the benefits included increased production and
economic growth, the problems are also equally significant. The shift
to industrialization decreased the working conditions, abuse rates
increased, and environmental degradation began to start. The
benefits aren’t able to outweigh the problems generated by these
societal shifts. For instance, the working conditions in factories were
inhumane, with workers subjected to long hours of work, low wages,
and dangerous working conditions. The workers had no rights, and
their well-being was not a priority for the factory owners. This led to
several protests and strikes by workers, demanding better working
conditions and fair wages. Moreover, the shift to industrialization led
to environmental degradation. The factories released pollutants into
the air and water, leading to health problems and environmental
degradation. The pollution caused by the factories also affected the
quality of life of the people living in the surrounding areas. The
industrial revolution also led to the depletion of natural resources, as
the factories required large amounts of raw materials to operate.