Episode 343: Jack the Ripper Part 1
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Struggles and Survival of Women in Workhouses
The chapter delves into the harsh experiences of women in workhouses during the 1880s, emphasizing the lack of empathy and mistreatment they endured while highlighting the societal challenges and injustices they faced. It discusses individual stories of women like Rosetta and Nichols, showcasing their resilience in the face of betrayal, poverty, and hardships. Through narratives like Polly's journey as a domestic servant, it sheds light on the fierce determination of these women to survive in challenging living conditions.
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