Rural Women's Factory Labor
The money that a factory girl earned was often more than a farmer’s income for the entire year. For these rural families, the girls were an invaluable source of income. The poor peasants during this period had to turn over 60 percent of their crops to the landlord. Thus the poor peasants had only bits of rice mixed with weeds for food. The peasants’ only salvation was the girls who went to work in the factories.
According to the source, what role did the factory labor of rural women play in the economic survival of their families?
A
Led to significant educational opportunities for rural women.
B
Enabled families to buy luxury goods, enhancing their lifestyle.
C
Reduced the reliance on agriculture, prompting urban migration.
D
Provided crucial financial support, surpassing farm incomes.
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