Question

How did the Industrial Revolution affect the division of labor between men and women, especially among middle-class families? A.Men obtained jobs in factories while women formed small co-ops to produce and sell goods they could make by hand. B.Men worked in factories and ran the household, while women raised the children C.Men began to work outside the home for a wage, while women stayed at home to manage the household and raise children. D.Men and women were both able to obtain jobs in factories, but women were more limited in what they were permitted to do and were paid less than men.

Answer 1

The Industrial Revolution had a significant impact on the division of labor between men and women, especially among middle-class families. The most accurate description of this impact is:

**D. Men and women were both able to obtain jobs in factories, but women were more limited in what they were permitted to do and were paid less than men.**

During the Industrial Revolution, men often worked in factories and industries that were expanding, while women also entered the industrial workforce. However, societal norms and gender discrimination led to a division where women were generally assigned to lower-paying, less skilled, and less prestigious jobs compared to men. This gender wage gap and occupational segregation were common features of the labor market during that period, particularly in middle-class families.