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The Nineteenth Century British Workhouse: Mission Not Accomplished, Brenda Derin
The Nineteenth Century British Workhouse: Mission Not Accomplished, Brenda Derin
Senior Theses
How to correct poverty in a society is extremely complex. In the nineteenth century, the British struggled to house, feed and care for the unemployed and destitute men, women and children created by the Industrial Revolution. Many in the upper classes considered poverty a moral failure, yet they had little impetus to end it. Poverty, as defined by an inability to provide for one’s needs due to a variety of factors, was seen as necessary, for without it there would be no motivation for the lower classes to work and provide a luxurious life for the wealthy.
Although some in …
The Iconography Of The Honey Bee In Western Art, Maura Wilson
The Iconography Of The Honey Bee In Western Art, Maura Wilson
Master of Arts in Humanities | Master's Theses 1936 - 2022
This master’s thesis studies the ways in which the honey bee is used as a symbol in Western art, specifically between the 1st century AD and the 17th century. Artists have had a close relationship with honey bees since they first drew scenes of life on cave walls; since then, honey bees have been a recurring image featured in artworks spanning centuries, cultures, and religions. During the Renaissance in Europe, the honey bee was adapted from a symbol associated with fertility and polytheistic cult rituals to become a symbol of eloquence in Christianity. The community-based, diligent nature of …
The Nineteenth Century British Workhouse: Mission Not Accomplished, Brenda Derin
The Nineteenth Century British Workhouse: Mission Not Accomplished, Brenda Derin
Scholarly and Creative Works Conference (2015 - 2021)
ABSTRACT:
How to correct poverty in a society is extremely complex. In the nineteenth century, the British struggled to house, feed and care for the unemployed and destitute men, women and children created by the Industrial Revolution. Many in the upper classes considered poverty a moral failure, yet they had little impetus to end it. Poverty, as defined by an inability to provide for one’s needs due to a variety of factors, was seen as necessary, for without it there would be no motivation for the lower classes to work and provide a luxurious life for the wealthy.
Although some …