What Were Workhouses Designed for?
These Facilities Were Designed to Punish People for Their Poverty And, Hypothetically, Make Being Poor So Horrible That People Would Continue to Work at All...
These facilities were designed to punish people for their poverty and, hypothetically, make being poor so horrible that people would continue to work at all costs. Being poor began to carry an intense social stigma, and increasingly, poorhouses were placed outside of public view.
What was the purpose of workhouses?
Workhouse, institution to provide employment for paupers and sustenance for the infirm, found in England from the 17th through the 19th century and also in such countries as the Netherlands and in colonial America.
What were the workhouses originally designed for?
In the 20th Century, workhouses became known as public assistance institutions and were intended to provide temporary accommodation for homeless people, but the stigma associated with the regime endured. "It was a relief at first," Susan says.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
