The interdependence of the women in Lowell was founded in the mill work itself. In the beginning of their work newcomers were particularly dependent upon the more experienced workers to help them to learn the ways of the factory. At first the new women were assigned as sparehands to an experienced worker. Through watching the experienced worker the new person would learn the intricac

The living conditions at the factory also helped to develop a sense of community among the women. Most of the women working at the mills were provided housing in company boardinghouses. The people living in these boardinghouses lived in close quarters. A common boardinghouse had four to eight women living together in the same room, which left little opportunity for privacy. Also, with the hours of their jobs and the 10:00 P.M. curfew it was hard for the workers to associate with anyone outside of the mill. This created an atmosphere where there was heavy pressure to conform to the group. This pressure to go along with the group also helped to gain support for going on strike. Something that helped the sense of unity was that most women that came to the factory had a friend or relative that already worked there. This helped the new person get acquainted with the other workers and the way of factory life. The development of the community was also developed by the congruity of the mill. The mill was homogenous in sex, where the workers were

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