Essay About Trade Unions Fights And Måden Han Gør Ting På

Historical and Social Background
Historical and Social Background
The Victorian Age – 1837-1901
-expansion of Empire
-India, Burma, Africa, Australia, Canada, South Africa
-industrialization
– Machinery, steam Engine
Farm→ Factory- urbanization
Rural
urban
Daily life in the UK was better
Class system:
Working class
House of Commons
Middle Class→ Factory owner”new money”
Upper class→ noble –old money
House of Lords
Reforms:
Shorter working
Working day was limited to ten hours a day and 60 hours a week
Emerging Democracy
More people allowed
To vote
Secret ballots
Newspapers
Postal System
Education becomes more widespread
Health care system
Trade unions (the trade unions fights for rights.)
Labour party (1893) (eng. arbejderparti), britisk politisk parti, dannet i 1900)
Historical and Social Background
Problems
Class conflict
Poverty
Squalor
Victorian values
Civilized behavior
Gentleman
he doesnt lie, honest, morals, educated, manners(måden han gør ting på), humble, modest, loyal, stoic(= you do not to complain), polite(= høflig)
Woman
accomplished, virgins/innocent, obey your husband/ Father if you are not married, housework, somewhat educated,
rigid gender roles.
Men outside the home
Women inside the home
Thrift- self-sufficient
Family
conservatism
The Victorian Age – 1837-1901
-expansion of Empire
-India, Burma, Africa, Australia, Canada, South Africa
-industrialization
– Machinery, steam Engine
Farm→ Factory- urbanization
Rural
urban
Daily life in the UK was better
Class system:
Working class
House of Commons
Middle Class→ Factory owner”new money”
Upper class→ noble –old money
House of Lords
Reforms:
Shorter working
Working day was limited