Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire

1911, one hundred and forty five workers, the majority of which were women, perished in a textile fire due to the neglect of their employer to provide a safe working environment. (“Triangle Shirtwaist Fire”, 2009) This event became known to history as the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and was the catalyst for many progressive reforms in New York City such as the establishment of the Bureau of Fire Prevention, changing the Municipal Building Code and eventually the overhaul of the state’s…

I further learned about Frances Perkins, a person who I shamelessly didn’t know about; however, it was intriguing to read that she found her vocation as an activist primarily via through her experience, in that the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was a major event that defined her purpose of life. From this chapter, I was able to understand that individuals live in “context” and “our vocations find us.” Overall, this chapter activated my mind as I was consciously thinking how…

others struggles. The “new women” took actions through art as well as public demonstrations; they would shock the public by exposing controversial pieces of art advocating the importance of birth control or the unreasonable working conditions of factories. They brought a sense of “modernity” to the city has they endeavoured to change the outdated habits of its residents. Of course, women kept in touch with the on-going fashion trends has they protested in the streets in order to remind people…

working conditions. The work may be difficult, dangerous or underpaid. Workers in sweatshops may work long hours for low pay, regardless of laws mandating overtime pay or a minimum wage; child labor laws may also be violated. History A sweatshop is a factory or workshop, especially in the clothing industry, where manual workers are employed at very low wages for long hours and under poor conditions. Many workplaces through history have been crowded, low-paying and without job security; but the…

Past events, Rana Plaza Collapse and Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, have brought the public’s attention to safety issues within buildings. The public has supported consequences for those that put their employees at risk, especially when they knowingly participate in unethical practices. The Rana Plaza,…

After a war that divided the nation into two and claimed the lives of thousands of men, the country was devastated. The relations between the North and South had crumbled, causing the country to desperately need reunification. Many changes were made in American society after the Civil War in an attempt to reunify the United States and improve the country as a whole; however, these changes were primarily detrimental to society. These changes developed across eras in American history, including…

The Progressive era was a time of economic growth caused by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and immigration. This resulted in many social and political problems that individuals in American society wanted to make known. These individuals rose mainly from the middle class and were called Progressives. The term “Progressive” arose around 1910. It described a political movement that sought to cure America’s social and political problems and change the relationship between government and…

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory was engulfed in flames on a Saturday afternoon. As a result of the factory’s owners neglect, nearly 145 workers lost their lives. This tragedy serves a purpose as the attention the reformers, immigrants, and working class had been seeking for years. Immediate attention was brought after the fire. Laws were passed to investigate the fire and future working conditions. Safety precautions were taken, as well…

workers from leaving. This was known as the Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire. (ushistory.org/us/37asp) After the disastrous 1911 Triangle shirtwaist company fire things began to change in the work place labor laws were passed. In 1936 a young girl who tried to hand President D. Roosevelt an envelope was rebuffed by the police. President Roosevelt insisted to an aide that he get the note. The note described working conditions in a local sewing factory, where she and 200 other people worked. …

Prior to the Industrial Revolution, the rights of women were limited or nonexistent. The common belief was that a woman’s place was in the home with the children while the man worked and provided for the family. These ideas were challenged and began to shift during the late nineteenth century as women participated in the Progressive movement and later, the first World War. During the period from 1890 to 1925 the position of American women significantly improved due to, more economic…