Changes for women and the family (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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How many women were working in 1928 vs 1940?
How many women were working in 1928 vs 1940?
3m in 1928, 13m in 1940
What did early Bolshevik reforms include?
What did early Bolshevik reforms include?
Simpler divorce, abortion access, equal pay
What was the purpose of early Bolshevik reforms for women?
What was the purpose of early Bolshevik reforms for women?
Liberate women from traditional constraints
How did Stalin's approach to family policy change in the 1930s?
How did Stalin's approach to family policy change in the 1930s?
Strengthened marriage & traditional family
Which factor did NOT drive Stalin's policy change towards women?
Which factor did NOT drive Stalin's policy change towards women?
Desire to promote genuine gender equality
In which year were abortions completely banned?
In which year were abortions completely banned?
1936
How much did a first divorce cost after 1936?
How much did a first divorce cost after 1936?
50 roubles
What financial reward did mothers with 6+ children receive?
What financial reward did mothers with 6+ children receive?
2,000 roubles/year for 5 years
When was Zhenotdel permanently closed?
When was Zhenotdel permanently closed?
1930
What had Zhenotdel successfully achieved in 1920?
What had Zhenotdel successfully achieved in 1920?
Convinced party to legalize abortion
What % of industrial workers were women by 1937?
What % of industrial workers were women by 1937?
40%
Despite employment growth, what inequality persisted for women?
Despite employment growth, what inequality persisted for women?
Lower pay than men for similar work