There were negative impacts (of course) as there always is when it comes to changes in history, but there was definitely positive impacts as well when it came to discussing industrialization and the impact the industrial revolution had on (primarily) women and children. Some of the positives were that the industrial revolution opened up many doors to job opportunities for both women and children, which the women were happy about because they were used to the men being the breadwinners of the family...even though they weren't making much. The women were becoming more independent, and allowed them to become a more vibrant and vital part of social activism and labor movements in hopes of changing their dangerous work conditions. The industrial revolution allowed women to support themselves and their families due to what they were making while working.
There weren't really any benefits for children, besides making money to help their family with their economic situations.
I think one of the most obvious negative aspects of the industrial revolution and industrialization period were the conditions that women and children were working in when they were working. Many people were injured, some even died. Yet, most people didn't care because they were getting their money and thats all that mattered. Most children developed diseases, and some even became paralyzed, because the children would be assigned to do jobs that took advantage of their small size, even if it was unsafe; they didn't care.
If this stuff was going on today, no company would be able to get away with ANYTHING like this. Everyone loves filing lawsuits nowadays as well, so the outside population would be overflowing with lawsuits and money being given away. It'd be a mess, and that is why all companies take care of their workers and make sure their safety policies and benefits are openly available to each and every single one of them.
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