Employers preferred employing women and children in the textile industry because they were considered more docile and less likely to make trouble and because it was believed that their smaller hands were better suited to the intricate job of tying threads on the power looms.

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This statement accurately reflects the historical preference of employers for employing women and children in the textile industry, due to the perceived advantages of their docility and small hands.

Employers Preferred Employing Women and Children in the Textile Industry