'How effectively did the workhouse deal with the needs of the poor? Essay\r'

'The phrase ‘needs of the paltry’ means the condition of the poverty and what is demand in order to survive. The scant(p) themselves and the ratepayers would divulge the ‘needs’ different. The ratepayers would think basic natural selection was enough, whereas the little would think more was undeniable †their families should stay together, shelter, food and clothing etc should be good and sufficient. What they were already used to sooner included; begging, low wages, child labour, no tuition etc.\r\nThe S come forwardhwell calculatehouse compared to others, in particular(a) the Andover workhouse, was much better †fairer and less(prenominal) harsh. For examples, on Sundays the families were eachowed to visit, and treats were presumptuousness to the children on special cause such as Christmas. The Andover workhouse was far less humane then Southwell, what was to become cognise as ‘The Andover Scandal’ was where the inmates were that badly mistreat and starved, they resorted to picking the meat of carcasses and sucking the sum of money out of bones.\r\nSouthwell workhouse did and did not provide trusted things for the poor. champion thing it did provide was shelter. Allowing them food, a place to sleep/live and clothes, provided this. Although the families were burst up, the food always the same †bore and plain (gruel, cabbage etc), no individuality, por race facilities and humiliation, it was a much alternative to outback(a). round groups of the poor were looked after differently and sometimes better †this was mainly the sick, the elderly and the children.\r\nThey were given certain treatment that the other groups would never receive. They would have had a better keep inside the workhouse. However, a lot of spate thought the workhouses discouraged laziness. Even though the jobs were meaningless and didn’t teach serviceable skills it made the inmates learn the routine of wo rk and gave them a strict daily routine. Southwell workhouse also kept the poor off the streets, out of sight and it reduced the cost of the poor rate, which was all good for ratepayers and the upperclasses.\r\nLike all workhouses though, the poor suffered with the stigma of being brand a pauper and everyone knowing it. It was very humiliating. One thing the workhouse did provide was education for the children. However, the education was very basic and didn’t authentically divine service the majority of children to learn the skills, which would help them to make the change back into society. The children outside the workhouse at this time did not normally have any education though.\r\nThe approximation of a good workhouse is an empty workhouse was lots seen to be more important than religious offering the chance to return back to normality. The workhouse was impressive for the ratepayers and it was well organised. It sent out the powerful message to the poor and helpe d them realise finding work is better then laziness. However, the poor may have disagreed because of their treatment. It didn’t carriage the cause of poverty.\r\n'