Titanic and Women's Role in Textile Industry

The video explores the efforts of a team in bending steel, highlighting their success after initial failure. It delves into the historical roles of women in shipyards, emphasizing their limited opportunities a century ago. The focus shifts to the textile production for the Titanic, showcasing the significant contribution of female weavers. The video concludes by detailing the harsh working conditions faced by women in mills, including health issues and societal challenges.

What was the outcome of the team's second attempt at bending the rib?

• They failed again.

• They succeeded after a day of hard work.

• They gave up on the project.

• They decided to try a different method.

What were the primary roles of women in shipyards a century ago?

• Designing ship interiors

• Operating heavy machinery

• Managing the workforce

• Tracing plans and making tea

What was one of the main contributions of women to the Titanic?

• Cooking for the crew

• Building the ship's hull

• Producing textiles for the interiors

• Navigating the ship

Where was the linen for the Titanic produced?

• In a factory in London

• In a mill outside Belfast

• In a workshop in Liverpool

• In a plant in Glasgow

What percentage of the workforce was female in 1911?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

What was the major industry employing women in Belfast?

• Shipbuilding

• Textile manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Mining

What was the city of Belfast referred to due to its textile industry?

• The Linen Capital

• The Fabric City

• The Textile Hub

• Lopis

What health issue did women face due to standing in water all day?

• Heat exhaustion

• Cold sores

• Mill fever

• Trench foot

What was a common condition experienced by women in spinning rooms?

• Mill fever

• Frostbite

• Dehydration

• Sunburn

How was food typically distributed within families?

• First to the daughters, then sons

• Equally among all members

• First to the mother, then children

• First to the husband, then children