Labor dynamics evolved with industrialization from "summary" of A Business History of India by Tirthankar Roy
The transformation of labor dynamics in India was deeply intertwined with the process of industrialization. Before the advent of industrialization, the Indian economy was primarily agrarian, with most people engaged in agricultural activities. However, with the emergence of large-scale industries in the 19th century, there was a significant shift in the composition of the workforce. Industrialization led to the growth of factories and urban centers, attracting a large number of people from rural areas in search of employment opportunities. This resulted in the formation of a new class of industrial workers who were employed in factories and mills. These workers typically worked long hours in harsh conditions, often for meager wages. The industrial workforce was characterized by a high degree of mobility, as workers moved from one job to another in search of better opportunities. Thi...
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