By Friday, please post to the discussion board and identify two books or academic articles that you have found for your paper. Use MLA formatting and provide a brief description of the book and make sure to identify the thesis for each source. How do you think you will use these sources in your paper and/or the public history project?
Children Labor During The Gilded Age
* During the Gilded Age, widespread child labor not only reflected the era's economic priorities but also revealed the significant social injustices and exploitation faced by vulnerable populations, ultimately prompting the rise of early labor reform movements.
*The prevalence of child labor during the Gilded Age served as a testament to the era's unchecked industrialization, which prioritized profit over the well-being of children, highlighting the urgent need for societal and legislative reform.
*The exploitation of child laborers during the Gilded Age underscores a stark contrast between the era's rapid industrial growth and the moral implications of sacrificing children's education and welfare for economic gain.
*Child labor in the Gilded Age illustrates the broader themes of inequality and social stratification, as impoverished families were forced to send their children to work in hazardous conditions, perpetuating the cycle of poverty and hindering social mobility.
*The harsh realities of child labor during the Gilded Age not only sparked public outcry and the beginnings of labor rights movements but also laid the groundwork for subsequent child welfare legislation, reshaping societal attitudes toward children's rights.
Schuman, Michael. “History of Child Labor in the United States—Part 1: The text discusses the historical context of child labor in the United States, particularly from the post-Civil War era until the rise of the child labor reform movement. It highlights how children, sometimes as young as 5 or 10, worked in various industries, including factories, farms, and retail. This practice was common and accepted at the time, seen as necessary for family survival and societal productivity. The text references a story of a Native American chieftain who was shocked by the sight of children working in early 20th century America. It explains that historically, children have always been expected to contribute to labor, with economic pressures influencing this expectation. Laws in colonial America modeled after British practices aimed to involve children in work at a young age, with a focus on preparing them for gainful employment, reflecting a broader societal belief in the value of work and productive output.
Schuman, Michael. “History of Child Labor in the United States—Part 2: During the last quarter of the 19th century, child labor reformers sought to outlaw the employment of small children, but state-level reforms faced resistance, especially in the South. Many lawmakers denied the existence of the problem, leading reformers to consider a federal law. In 1916, a law based on the Commerce Clause was passed to address child labor. One notable case was that of Camella Teoli, a young immigrant who worked in a Lawrence, MA mill and testified before Congress in 1912 after suffering a severe injury at work. Her story, highlighted by the presence of First Lady Helen Taft, drew national attention to child labor, although it did not immediately change public perceptions. The fight against child labor was characterized by a series of long struggles, with both victories and setbacks.
BOOKS GCC LIBRARY
Schuman, Michael. “History of Child Labor in the United States—Part 1: Little Children Working.” Monthly Labor Review, 2017. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/90001351.
Schuman, Michael. “History of Child Labor in the United States—Part 2: The Reform Movement.” Monthly Labor Review, 2017. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/90001352.
Children Labor During The Gilded Age
* During the Gilded Age, widespread child labor not only reflected the era's economic priorities but also revealed the significant social injustices and exploitation faced by vulnerable populations, ultimately prompting the rise of early labor reform movements.
*The prevalence of child labor during the Gilded Age served as a testament to the era's unchecked industrialization, which prioritized profit over the well-being of children, highlighting the urgent need for societal and legislative reform.
*The exploitation of child laborers during the Gilded Age underscores a stark contrast between the era's rapid industrial growth and the moral implications of sacrificing children's education and welfare for economic gain.
*Child labor in the Gilded Age illustrates the broader themes of inequality and social stratification, as impoverished families were forced to send their children to work in hazardous conditions, perpetuating the cycle of poverty and hindering social mobility.
*The harsh realities of child labor during the Gilded Age not only sparked public outcry and the beginnings of labor rights movements but also laid the groundwork for subsequent child welfare legislation, reshaping societal attitudes toward children's rights.
Schuman, Michael. “History of Child Labor in the United States—Part 1: The text discusses the historical context of child labor in the United States, particularly from the post-Civil War era until the rise of the child labor reform movement. It highlights how children, sometimes as young as 5 or 10, worked in various industries, including factories, farms, and retail. This practice was common and accepted at the time, seen as necessary for family survival and societal productivity. The text references a story of a Native American chieftain who was shocked by the sight of children working in early 20th century America. It explains that historically, children have always been expected to contribute to labor, with economic pressures influencing this expectation. Laws in colonial America modeled after British practices aimed to involve children in work at a young age, with a focus on preparing them for gainful employment, reflecting a broader societal belief in the value of work and productive output.
Schuman, Michael. “History of Child Labor in the United States—Part 2: During the last quarter of the 19th century, child labor reformers sought to outlaw the employment of small children, but state-level reforms faced resistance, especially in the South. Many lawmakers denied the existence of the problem, leading reformers to consider a federal law. In 1916, a law based on the Commerce Clause was passed to address child labor. One notable case was that of Camella Teoli, a young immigrant who worked in a Lawrence, MA mill and testified before Congress in 1912 after suffering a severe injury at work. Her story, highlighted by the presence of First Lady Helen Taft, drew national attention to child labor, although it did not immediately change public perceptions. The fight against child labor was characterized by a series of long struggles, with both victories and setbacks.
BOOKS GCC LIBRARY
Schuman, Michael. “History of Child Labor in the United States—Part 1: Little Children Working.” Monthly Labor Review, 2017. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/90001351.
Schuman, Michael. “History of Child Labor in the United States—Part 2: The Reform Movement.” Monthly Labor Review, 2017. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/90001352.