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What Were Slums In The Industrial Revolution?

slum, Densely populated area of substandard housing, usually in a city, characterized by unsanitary conditions and social disorganization. Rapid industrialization in 19th-century Europe was accompanied by rapid population growth and the concentration of working-class people in overcrowded, poorly built housing. What were the slums like during the Industrial Revolution? ‘Rookery’ is a 19th-century term for …

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When Did Council Housing Become Social Housing?

The Housing Acts of 1985 and 1988 facilitated the transfer of council housing to not-for-profit housing associations with access to private finance, and these new housing associations became the providers of most new public-sector housing. Is social housing and council housing the same thing? Social housing is provided by either housing associations (not-for-profit organisations that …

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Why Do Muslims Fast?

The act of fasting is meant to remind Muslims of the less fortunate and to reinforce the need to be thankful. As one of the five pillars, or duties, of Islam, fasting during the month of Ramadan is mandatory for all healthy adult Muslims. Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan? The practice of fasting from …

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