The Luddite Movement and Labor Organizing

This chapter explores the Luddite movement during the Industrial Revolution in England, discussing the challenges faced by working families and the strategies employed by the Luddites to protect their livelihoods. It delves into the actions and secrecy of the lardites, a group engaged in illegal labor organizing. The chapter also touches on the historical presence of cross-dressing and trans people, the concept of sabotage, and ends with a discussion on the flaws in the legal system.