List five ways in which the Industrial Revolution contributed to dehumanization and ultimately to the development of realism in the theatre.

Answer: 1. Urbanization.

2. Pollution.

3. Increased Automation.

4. High income disparity.

5. Increased cost of living

Explanation:

1. Urbanization: Rapid urbanization has resulted in overcrowding in most cities due to industrialization hence leading to increased crime, disease and stress rate among urban populees.

2. Pollution: Industrialization has resulted in significant environmental effect through the release of toxic gases ultimately leading to ozone layer depletion and other issues of environmental degradation.

Increased Automation: Industrialization has resulted in advancement in science and technology such as Machine learning and Artificial intelligence which has led to the reduction in man power required to do certain tasks.

High income disparity: industrialization has widened the gap between individuals, giving those with capital resources an edge over those who don't.

Increased cost of living: Cost of survival has risen significantly in various sectors such as transportation and communication, ultimately placing increased burden on the masses.