Female farm workers were women who were employed in the agricultural sector during the time of the Industrial Revolution. They worked on farms doing various tasks such as planting, harvesting crops, tending to animals, and maintaining the land.
Related terms
Agricultural labor: All types of work involved in farming activities such as crop cultivation, livestock management, and land maintenance.
Gender roles: The societal expectations and behaviors associated with males or females within a particular culture or community.
Rural-to-urban migration: The movement of people from rural areas (like farms) to urban areas (like cities) usually in search of better job opportunities or living conditions during industrialization.