What were the conditions of the mines during the Industrial Reolution? Why did so many women want to work in the mines without clothing and have heavy belts around their waists and chains between their legs?

It was either take a job in the mines or starve.

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During the Industrial Revolution, conditions in the mines were extremely harsh and dangerous. The mines were poorly ventilated, filled with dust and toxic gases, and had low ceilings and narrow passages. Miners faced the constant threat of cave-ins, explosions, and long-term health issues like black lung disease.

As for the second part of your question, it seems like there may be some misconceptions or inaccuracies. While women did work in various industries during the Industrial Revolution, it was uncommon for them to work in mines and certainly not without clothing or heavy belts/ chains between their legs.

However, women did have their own difficult and often dangerous jobs during that time. They worked in textile factories, as domestic servants, in agriculture, and as seamstresses, among other occupations. The conditions and pay varied, but women often sought employment to contribute to their families' income or to gain independence.

To learn more about the conditions in mines during the Industrial Revolution or to explore why women pursued specific occupations, it would be helpful to refer to historical resources such as books, articles, or documentaries focused on that era.