During the early years of the Industrial Revolution, societal reform primarily focused on improving labor conditions. Rapid industrialization led to the exploitation of workers, including children, and poor working environments in factories. Reform movements emerged, advocating for labor rights, educational access, and public health improvements. The push for reform sought to address the inequities created by industrialization, leading to significant changes in worker protections and the establishment of laws regulating working hours and conditions, laying the groundwork for modern labor rights.