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The section explores the evolution of industries, specifically the early forms of industrialization, the establishment of factories, and the changing conditions for workers in Britain and India. It highlights the social and economic challenges faced by the working class, reflecting on the developments brought about by mechanization and the colonial impact on Indian textile industries.
The Age of Industrialization irrevocably transformed labor dynamics in both Britain and India. This section investigates the historical transitions through which workers endured the consequences of industrial growth, from proto-industrialization to mechanized factory settings.
In conclusion, the industrial age catalyzed significant socioeconomic changes, influencing workers' lives through mechanization, urbanization, and colonial exploitation.
Proto-Industrialization: The initial phase of industrial development focused on home-based production.
Factory System: The centralized mode of production that emerged, bringing together machines and workers.
Worker Life: The economic struggles and social shifts faced by laborers during industrialization.
Proto-prelude, factory boom, worker's plight, urban gloom.
Once in village homes, goods were made with care and ease. When factories emerged, the workers’ lives transformed, often with distress.
FEED - Factories Eliminate Economic Dependency.
An example of proto-industrialization is the cottage industries in 18th century Britain where peasants produced goods like textiles in their homes.
The introduction of the Spinning Jenny increased production capabilities significantly but also led to protests among workers fearing job loss.
Term: ProtoIndustrialization
Definition: A phase of industrial development in which production was largely home-based and organized around rural families before the establishment of factories.
A phase of industrial development in which production was largely home-based and organized around rural families before the establishment of factories.
Term: Mechanization
Definition: The process of introducing machines to replace manual labor in production, resulting in increased efficiency.
The process of introducing machines to replace manual labor in production, resulting in increased efficiency.
Term: Gomastha
Definition: An agent appointed by the East India Company to oversee weavers and production processes.
An agent appointed by the East India Company to oversee weavers and production processes.
Term: Spinning Jenny
Definition: An early multi-spindle spinning machine, which greatly increased yarn production.
An early multi-spindle spinning machine, which greatly increased yarn production.