Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The work performed by women in factories and other employment; a focus of economic equality debates regarding wages, working conditions, and unionization.
AP course connection
Topic 6.4: 6.4 Social Effects of Industrialization