R2818th

Gender roles and their influence on work, social structure, family structure, and interest group formation
**1700 Putting-Out System**

The Putting-Out System continued to spread across the Europe throughout the 18th century because it had competitive advantages. The Putting-Out System led not only men but also women to work at their own homes. Since women of families usually stayed home to take care of their children, more women began to take charge in Putting-Out System. These women and men remained home and processed the raw materials to return the finished product while the children helped them out. Through the system, families began to come together to do their own work at their homes. The domestic system caused the rise of the nuclear family in Europe because the amount of profits gained by people made them dependent on their extended family. Works Cited:

McKay, John, Bennett Hill, and John Buckler. //A History of Western Society//. 7th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2003.