The Industrial Revolution Brought About a Sexual Revolution

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Abstract
The industrial revolution happened to be one of the most influential aspect of the global development that took place in the 18th and 19th century. Most of the rural areas around Britain and America which were predominantly agrarian became urban and industrialized. Much of the revolution started in Britain in the late 1700s. This brought about a shift in the production processes. Most importantly it also influenced the sexual elements of the society. With the development of the various industries and massive growth in the economy, women and men were able to achieve personal growth as well. This further affected the element of women getting employed and the sexual aspect in the family. As such the industrial revolution also brought about a sexual revolution. However, there was also an argument that the industrial revolution did not bring about sexual revolution based on idea that women were still largely involved in family chores, as the men had even more opportunities to get work.
Hypothesis
The industrial revolution brought about a sexual revolution
Objectives
* To find out if the women rights were affected by the industrial revolution
* To find out if gender based responsibilities were affected
* To find out if women and men had equal chances of opportunities
* To find out if the increased economic growth affected the traditional sexual patterns in the society
Background
The industrial revolution is an aspect that took place between the 18th and 19th century. Much of the development started in Britain and America picked on the trend. The trend involved the predominantly rural and agrarian societies moving on to developed and urban centers, relative to the massive growth industries and the economy (Shorter). The burst of growth in industri...