Question

Explain any five social changes that took place in the family life in the 18th century in London ?

Answer 1

There were many social changes that took place in the family life in the 18th century in London.
(i) The ties between members of households loosened with urbanisation and industrialisation.
(ii) The institution of marriage among working class tended to breakdown.
(iii) Women of upper and middle class families faced increasing levels of isolation.
(iv) Their lives became comfortable and easier by the help of the domestic maids who did cooking, cleaning, caring for young children on low wages.
(v) Women, who worked for wages had some control over their lives.

Answer 2

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Due to industrialisation the family as an institution underwent a social change.

1. In the village scenario the class kant joint family has vanished in the towns and cities. This loosened the bond between family members.

2. Women lost jobs due to machine work.

3. Rich women of the upper classes enjoyed happier lives as assisted by domestic maids who made their jobs easier.

4. Forced to live in urban areas at home, which led them to experience alienation at home.

5. Males dominated public spaces, while females restricted themselves to the home.

6. Gradually women started to engage in political campaigns to assert their rights.

7. Small communities, or nuclear ones.