In Victorian England, certain occupations carried a stigma that excluded individuals from mainstream society. These professions, often associated with poverty, vice, or danger, included street sweepers, chimney sweeps, rag-and-bone men (collectors of discarded items), grave diggers, undertakers, and slaughterhouse workers. These individuals faced discrimination and prejudice, as they were perceived as unclean, immoral, or diseased. Their social isolation extended beyond their work, affecting their housing options, access to education, and opportunities for social advancement.
