Luddites

Definition of Luddites

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Luddites: As technology began to transform the early 19th century workplace, workers in Britain initiated random attacks in which they destroyed the machinery of the developing industrial order and destroyed poorly manufactured and shoddy goods. The workers involved in these actions claimed to be led by Ned Ludd. It was said that Ned Ludd (like Robin Hood) lived in Sherwood Forest and historians assume the name was probably a pseudonym for an individual or group of leaders.

Luddites: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Luddites. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada