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For Better or For Worse? The Dual Economic Impact of the Industrial Revolution on Women

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The Industrial Revolution disrupted the family economy and transformed women's roles in society.
Working-class women faced exploitative conditions in factories, yet gained greater independence.
Middle-class women benefited from new domestic authority, but faced restrictive gender norms.
Overall, industrialization catalyzed long-term social change and awakened feminine consciousness.

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Analysis reveals divergent effects on working-class and middle-class women, suggesting significant social change.

X Zeng (2025) studied this question.

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