Pro-Industrialization: Why was the factory system better than the domestic system?
1. The factory system was far better than the domestic system when it came to productivity. The domestic system was a system of manufacturing where products were made by people independently in their own homes or shops. They didn't have very particular hours or any specific quotas that had to be met, and also either worked by hand or with less advanced technology. The factory system, however, put all of the work into one building, gave the workers objectives, and used very modern technology. Because of this, products could be manufactured more routinely and in mass, which made it more effective than the domestic system.
2. The factory system also increased employment. With factories popping up everywhere, people came in from the
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Industrialization also caused less competition because, with factories and mass production, goods started having fixed prices instead of being more negotiable. (Simons). People in the domestic system, for example, didn't have consistent production and would, therefore, have to have flexible prices since another producer could have the same goods that are more reliable and reasonably priced. But with larger companies producing goods in bulk, they would be able to make them a set price since there are less factors that could cause the products to be harder or easier to either get or make. (Simons).
Anti-Industrialization: Why did industrialization cause a decline in health?
1. Industrialization caused a decline in health because of the poor working conditions in factories. Poor people were forced into working in factories that were unsafe and dangerous. The machines were often out in the open or near walkways that could easily snag something, and were also uncovered. People also had to work incredibly long hours, which led them to be tired, and then caused more accidents. Factory machines also gave off fumes and smoke that are unhealthy to inhale.