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16 Far-Reaching Pros and Cons of Industrial

Revolution
Jul 5, 2015 by Editor in Chief

There was a time when America and Europe experienced rapid growth and
change—we know this as the Industrial Revolution. During this period,
innovations in methods, techniques and machinery used in producing goods
opened up an entirely new world, where products are made in just a short
amount of time. This trend owed to advancements in communication,
agriculture, transportation and architecture, which provided many jobs for
people. But while the Industrial Revolution improved our quality of life, it also
had some drawbacks. Here are its pros and cons:

List of Pros of Industrial Revolution

1. Industrial Growth
It its name implies, the Industrial Revolution allowed industrial growth, fueling
economies and actually improving world trade. It allowed people to open
themselves up to trade with other countries. An as industries grew and
surplus of goods was realized, it formed powerful alliances.

2. Boost in Societal Classesv

As a result of industrialization, classes in the well-being of people had
increased, and nations began to identify identities and national pride.
Generally, it increased wealth.
3. More Opportunities
Before the Industrial Revolution, people had limited options for growth. For
instance, if your folks were shoe makers, it would be highly possible that you
would be making shoes too, no matter how much you hated the job. But with
the emergence of more factory jobs, people were able to leave their
homesteads and find work that is different from their parents’.

4. More Productive Factories

The number of factories producing quality products has increased rapidly
during this time and machines were innovated, so production rates were also
multiplied. Aside from mass production of goods, the price of products had
also decreased, resulting to enhanced quality living that is full of comfort and
convenience. Moreover, the factories also opened up opportunities for
craftsmen to move to the city.

5. Free Enterprise
The Industrial Revolution definitely opened up the concept of free enterprise,
as before it, you would only be given one or two choices for goods that were
available in your little town. The more goods that were manufactured, the
cheaper their prices became.

6. Things Got Be er from Electronics to Housing

Industrialization allowed for stronger, more comfortable and cheaper homes
to be built every day. Also, fashionable clothes at more affordable prices were
designed, and new appliances were invented and upgraded as time passes by.

7. Improvements in Transportation
The means of transportation changed enormously during the Industrial
Revolution, where it became more comfortable, faster and cheaper. This
allowed for easier travel, which opened up new areas to many people.

8. Increased Productivity
Due to the hike in trade, which produced more jobs, production was also
increased.

9. Success for People

Because cities were growing and offering a lot of opportunities and work,
people had become successful in their lives.

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List of Cons of Industrial Revolution

1. Hard Labor and Bad Work Conditions
Working from factories was exhausting, where people worked longer hours
under bad conditions, which led to illnesses and even death. There were cases
where factory workers got caught by uncovered machines, which resulted to
serious or fatal injuries. Also, dust and fumes from chemicals were harming
the people’s health.

Aside from hard and risky work, the Industrial Revolution was also built on the
backs of children because they could be packed into the plants easier
because of they are smaller in size. They were prompted to work as young as
7 years old, and their wages were low. Actually, there were instances where
workers, including children, were more indentured slaves than employees.
Of course, things about in factories have changed, where they are being
closely monitored for safety, and children are not permitted to work anymore.
However, one clear con of the industrialization is the thousands of children
who were injured in manufacturing facilities, losing their childhood to help
build the era.

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2. Over-Population
Of course, industrialization attracts immigrants, as it promises good life.
However, not all regions were lucky because they instead experienced
overcrowding, resulting in many slum areas.

3. Loss of Cra smanship

Before the Industrial Revolution, people were obliged to make their own
items, as products are not mass produced. They would also buy from local
artisans who had the ability to create good-quality goods. So, people took
pride in their handicraft, which are probably “one of a kind” with minimal
flaws, making them stand out from similar products.

4. Pollution
It is common knowledge that industrialization comes with pollution. Factories
and vehicles produce an unthinkable amount of air pollution for modern cities
worldwide. Also, improper disposal of chemicals and other types of waste
contributes to the problem, putting the condition of the ecosystem more at
stake.

5. Less Healthier Lifestyle

In the past, people did not live in the cities’ cramped spaces, but rather in
wide open spaces. They also got up every day and work physically (building
what they need and growing what they eat) to improve themselves and their
families, thus promoting a healthy lifestyle.

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6. Unemployment
Though the Industrial Revolution offered opportunities, it also brought about
unemployment. How? More machines were used to take the place of manual
labor, resulting in high unemployment rate for people who did not have the
right skills and competencies. Because of this, those who were not able to
look for a better job to earn for a living resorted to commit crime for the sake
of supporting their families.

7. Diseases
With the new lifestyle trend came new inventions and products, among which
became the primary causes of lifestyle diseases, such as heart attack,
diabetes, cancer, etc.

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Conclusion

It is true that the Industrial Revolution has changed the world and the life of
everyone for the better. Many regions boomed and many people made their
individual dreams come true. However, almost everything (if not all) in this
world has two sides—the good and the bad—so the deliberation about this
subject would never die. On your end, how do you feel about the Industrial
Revolution?

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Natalie Regoli is a seasoned writer, who is also our editor-in-chief. Our goal at
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