12 Questions
What policies were introduced to change the legal status of women in 1956?
All of the above
What issue persisted despite the changes to improve women's rights?
All of the above
Which industry had less than 1% women in senior jobs between 1959-1965?
Textile industry
What percentage of clerical positions in healthcare or education were given to women in the 1960s?
74%
What policies were introduced in 1955-1956 to improve women's rights?
Abortion was legalized and state maternity leave was increased in 1955-1956.
What industry had less than 1% women in senior jobs between 1959-1965?
Textile industry
What issue persisted despite the changes to improve women's rights?
The 'double shift' problem remained unresolved, as domestic appliances were either not good or not accessible.
What percentage of clerical positions in healthcare or education were given to women in the 1960s?
74%
In 1956, women's magazines like 'woman worker' and 'peasant woman' carried articles exposing ______ - particularly poorly paid jobs.
inequalities
Abortion was legalized in ______.
1955
The 7 year plan introduced convenience foods and mass produced clothing to end the 'double shift' and aimed to make fridges more widely ______.
available
By the 1960s, women made up half of the USSR’s ______.
graduates
Explore the historical context of women's rights and traditional families in 1956, including the impact of women's magazines, policies to change legal status, and the legalization of abortion. Learn about the experiences and inequalities faced by women during this period.
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