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The Spark of Social Reform: Why Poverty in the 1880s Made People Choose to "Merge""
The social environment of the 1880s, particularly in Britain and the United States, was marked by poverty and social inequality. With the acceleration of urbanization, the problem of poverty has become increasingly prominent and has become the main driving force for social reform. The Combination Movement, as a reform social movement during this period, aimed to establish closer ties between the wealthy and poor classes of society in order to promote social harmony and progress.
The core of the integration movement is the establishment of integration houses, which provide education, medical care and cultural activities for low-income residents in the community.
Combined Movement in the UK
The incorporation movement began in 1884 when Toynbee Hall in London's East End became the first example of an incorporation house. These institutions not only provide food and shelter to the poor, but also offer classes and social activities aimed at improving their quality of life. During the Victorian era, people's growing concern about the social problems caused by poverty promoted the development of the union movement.
Advocates of the bonding movement believed that social reform should be initiated by private philanthropy because they had a better understanding of the root causes of social poverty.
As society changes, the integration movement no longer exists solely in the form of charity, but has turned to seeking structural reforms. In this respect, the Combination Movement is closely related to early socialist thought, especially in its discussions and actions on dealing with poverty.
United Movement in America
The union movement in the United States was inspired by European models, particularly Hull House, founded by Jane Addams, which led a wave of social reform. With the arrival of a large number of European immigrants, the poverty problem in American cities became more serious, and the union movement became the most basic form of social relief and improvement.
Hall Hall's operations focus on providing educational resources and social care, specifically targeting the needs of women and children in immigrant families. This non-religious social service model was highly praised by the society at that time and led to the establishment of more similar institutions.
The activities of the combined houses are not limited to education and medical care. They also organize cultural and recreational activities and community services, fundamentally improving the living conditions of residents.
The impact of combined exercise
The Integrative Movement has had a profound impact on the development of urban design and social policies. It has not only inspired the social work concepts of later generations, but also promoted the establishment of many community service and support organizations. In the early 20th century, the ideas of the combined movement began to be further integrated into broader social improvement and welfare policies.
Although changes in the social environment have brought challenges to traditional combined housing, its social mission and values continue to influence contemporary social services. For example, today's combined institutions are still committed to providing services such as early childhood education, youth guidance, and activities for seniors.
ConclusionThe integration movement is not only a historical topic, it still has an important impact on the service model and social policies of today's society.
The rise of the bonding movement between the 1880s and 1920s reflected the society's concern and reflection on the problem of poverty at that time. Through the combination of sports, the line between rich and poor is gradually blurred, and the spirit and goals of this movement can still arouse deep thought in today's society. Can we use this spirit to explore the problems of poverty and inequality that still exist in today’s cities and seek solutions?
