Historical Development Of The Family - Standard Of Living Flashcards
Write a note on the standard of living for families during the pre industrial era.
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Families’ standards of living were poor as wages were low
Many homes were damp, cold and unhygienic and lacking proper sanitation facilities
Infant mortality rates were high with nearly 10% dying due to disease, infection and poor nutrition
Why were standards of living poor during the pre industrial era?
Because wages were low
Describes the homes during the pre industrial era.
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Damp
Cold
Unhygienic
Lacking proper sanitation facilities
What percentage of infants died during the pre industrial era?
10%
Why did 10% of infants die during the pre industrial era?
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Disease
Infection
Poor nutrition
Write a note on the standards of living during the post industrial era.
(3)
The standard of living improved, as people earned a regular, dependable wage from industry
Homes had electricity and better sanitation facilities
Increased health services and the introduction of the medical card in 1970 caused infant mortality rates to drop and extended the lifespan of families
Why did the standard of living improve during the post industrial era?
As people earned a regular, dependable wage from industry
What improvements occurred during the post industrial era that improved standards of living?
(2)
Homes had electricity
Better sanitation facilities
Why did the rate or mortality for infants reduce during the post industrial era?
(2)
Increased health services
The introduction of the medical card in 1970
What effect did the introduction of the medical card in 1970 have during the post industrial era?
(2)
It caused infant mortality rates to drop
Extended the lifespan of families
Write a note on the standards of living for families during the modern day.
(3)
Standards of living are high, as many families are dual income
Homes are better insulated and have a high standard of sanitation facilities
Health services have greatly improved due to new treatments and improved facilities
Why are standards of living high during the modern day?
As many families are dual income
How have homes improved in the modern day?
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Better insulated
High standards of sanitation facilities
How have health services improved during the modern day?
2
Due to new treatments
Improved facilities
