Esther M. Zimmer Lederberg
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Child Slaves
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There are many forms of slavery. When people are compelled, against their will, to accept employment that no normal person would accept unless under duress, this too is slavery. Yorkshire slaves, compelled to work under the terrible conditions that characterized capitalist industrialization, were Industrial Yorkshire slaves. These kinds of work were characterized by diseases or accidents, and destruction of the environment.
  1. Exposure to poisonous chemicals such as phosphorous, radium, particulate matter that adversely affects lungs (coal dust, cotton dust, stone dust, etc.)
  2. Exposure to dangerous machinery, such as machine-belts and turning gears, in which people's arms, legs, etc. can get caught in belts or gears (it is cheaper not cover the belts and gears). Projectiles or shards of metal or glass that might cause blindness, etc.
  3. Exposure to high temperatures or very low temperatures, without protection. Exposure to very high sounds, and other environmental health problems, including destruction of the environment.
  4. Lack of, or inadequate medical insurance (for workers as well as factory owners that may not be financially able to help workers if many people are affected).
  5. Etc.
  1. Phossy Jaw
  2. Child textile apprentices
  3. British child coal-miners: 1842
  4. Chimney sweep

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