Rise of Mega-Factories: Scaling Up Production
As Japan’s industrial sector burgeoned, the size of factories expanded significantly. The number of factories employing over a hundred workers surged from just over 1,000 in 1909 to over 4,000 by the 1930s.
Despite this growth, a staggering 550,000 workshops employing fewer than five employees persisted, underscoring the enduring influence of family-centered ideology.
Chapter 7: Industrial Workers| Class 11 History Notes
From 1870 to 1913, Japan witnessed a seismic shift in its industrial landscape, with the number of people employed in manufacturing skyrocketing from 700,000 to 4 million. This exponential growth fueled the nation’s industrialization drive, laying the foundation for its emergence as a modern economic powerhouse. Let us learn more about the industrial workers in the article!