And in the late sixteenth century, when much of the rest England were suffering economically, a lot of agriculture workers came to the East End to look for alternative work.
Broadly speaking, this Elizabethan effort to crack down on the size of ruffs was generally ignored in the interest of displaying wealth, garnering attention and currying position within political and social circles.
At the same time, however, young working women are less likely than men to aim at top management jobs: 34% say they're not interested in becoming a boss or top manager; only 24% of young men say the same.