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Effects of industrialisation on India? |
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Answer» \tThe growth of industries has resulted in large scale production of goods which are available to the consumer at much cheaper rates.\tThere is saving of time and labor.\tIndustrialization has resulted in\xa0a considerable rise in the standard of living of the people.\tA number of substitutes in consumer goods are available. The customer get wide variety of choices.\tThere are means to control and check the colossal wastage of human energy that can be used otherwise.\tIndustrialization creates new job opportunities, leading to the removal of poverty to a great extent.\tIndustrialization has also resulted in the development of new modes of transport making quick export and import possible. The world has become a small place. Positive Effects of IndustrializationThe positive effects of the industrialization were felt mostly by factory owners and members of high society. Some of the benefits were enjoyed by everyone in society.\tHigher Standard of Living – A percentage of the population saw a higher standard of living and more disposable income.\tMore jobs – The working class found it easier to find jobs than in years prior due to factories needing so many different workers.\tMore affordable products – Mass production of products in factories meant more products available as well as less expensive, or more affordable products.Development of Cities – One of the most long-lasting effects of industrialization is the increase in cities. Gone were the days where people lived in small cities or towns or on farms. What once was a small city developed into a full-fledged sprawling city with numerous residents.Negative Effects of Industrialization The negative effects of industrialization were numerous. For the working class, an estimated 80% of society, they saw and felt the direct impact of the industrialization with respect to the negatives. The wealthy and the business owners only had knowledge or interest in all of the benefits that came from the dramatic change in industry and society as a whole. The follow are just a few of the less than humane effects of industrialization.\tChild labour\xa0– Factory owners turn to unskilled children to work in their factories. Children were easier to control and would work at a fraction of the wage their adult counterparts would. Children were also able to complete jobs where a worker needed to get into small or confined spaces too small for adults.\tWage slavery – Workers were subjected to wages that were less than fair. Unfortunately, due to the need for work, they became slaves to both their jobs and the minimal wages they earned.\tSlums – Neighborhoods for the working class were less than ideal. The working class lived in overcrowded areas that were dirty and typically filled with pollution.\tTerrible working conditions – At the start of the industrialization workers were subject to horrible if not dangerous working conditions. The working class worked as much as six days a week and 10 to 14 hours was a very common shift per day. There were safety hazards including excessive heat especially for ironworkers. Accidents were a common occurrence. Equipment and machinery had dangerous parts exposed, contributing to the number of injuries.Industrialization brought with it countless positive and negative effects. Products were cheaper, cities flourished, and more jobs were available. On the flipside, child labor and poor working conditions were two very real issues courtesy of industrialization. Some of the more negative aspects to industrialization were changed for the betterment of all involved. |
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