1 The poor conditions of the workhouses: The workhouses were often overcrowded, with poor living conditions and inadequate food.
2 The strict rules: Inmates of the workhouses were subject to strict rules, including limited visitation, strict uniform requirements, and strict schedules.
3 Separation of families: Families were often separated and segregated by gender within the workhouses, causing emotional distress.
4 Work requirements: Inmates were required to work in the workhouses for long hours doing manual labor, often with little or no pay.
5 Stigmatization: Being a workhouse inmate was considered shameful and stigmatized, and many people went to great lengths to avoid being sent to a workhouse.