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
Paid household labor performed primarily by women, often in the homes of wealthier families, which became a common employment option for women unable to access factory work or facing restrictions on urban settlement.
AP course connection
Topic 5.9: 5.9 Social Effects of Industrialization