Social Developments
Although the living conditions in Canadian cities had been immensely improved since the introduction of sewers, street lighting and running water in the late 1840s, many problems had risen from the growth of the urban population. Poverty, disease, and crime had increased with the population during these years. By the 1880s, the government and other organizations were trying to fight these problems through schools, hospitals and prisons. They talked about these problems with the population, hoping that they would listen and that this problem will decrease, However, long before the government was aware of the problems of poverty, disease, and sanitation, women were already working together to help these less fortunate people in their communities. Women volunteers were fighting the problems created due to urbanization and industrial growth. Women were working for pay as nurses, and sometimes doctors and lawyers. In this decade, there was also a growth for men to come doctors, engineers, lawyers, and accountants as their professional careers.
Below is a slideshow of example photos of a how a urban city would look like during the 1880s, this particular example is of Toronto
Below is a slideshow of example photos of a how a urban city would look like during the 1880s, this particular example is of Toronto