The Industrial Revolution saw an influx in the textile industry, and consequently a rising of the prevalence of women in industrial work. They worked in mills, operating machinery that was even difficult for males to operate. Textile mills were a major employer of women during this time, even though their wages were significantly lower than their male counterparts. Also during this time, women began to develop new inventions. Many of these inventions were centered around making the domestic world easier for women.
Present Day:
Hear from Lorraine Lockhart, President of RGD Consulting in Cleveland, Ohio.
Bibliography:
All historical information utilized from "A History of Women in America" by Janet L. Coryell and Nora Faires, Chapters 1-10.
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