PLAA 1834 Flashcards
who’s view was represented
those who viewed pauperism as a ‘social evil’
Central Authority
Poor Law Commission to oversee, 3 Commissioners, 9 assistant commissioners
Utilitarian Chadwick was secretary
Parishes grouped
15 000 parishes into 600 unions
‘less eligibility’
conditions worse than those of poorest independent labourer, only most destitute would apply
outdoor relief
discouraged for able bodied poor
main relief
workhouses
no specific guidelines, despite principal means to provide relief
type of view
‘indolence view’
self selection by means of deterrence
work day
10 hours excluding meals and prayers
depersonalisation
uniform, separated men and women, some even distinguished between ‘deserving’ and ‘undeserving’
what did paupers receive?
bed, basic diet (bread, cheese, gruel)
