Changes for workers and women Flashcards
What were the general improvements in living standards in Germany between 1924 and 1929?
Living standards improved due to government funding and policies, with reductions in working hours, increased wages, and improved working conditions.
What were the positives of wages and work for German workers between 1924 and 1929?
Wages rose, working hours were reduced, and working conditions improved.
What were the negatives of wages and work for German workers during this period?
Hyperinflation made employment insecure, and well-off Germans resented workers benefiting from these improvements.
What was the Unemployment Insurance Scheme in Germany?
Workers contributed 3% of their earnings to an insurance scheme that provided a basic amount of benefits if they became unemployed or sick.
What were the positives of housing improvements in Germany between 1925 and 1929?
A 15% rent tax funded building associations, resulting in 101,000 new homes built during this period.
What were the negatives of housing in Germany during the Weimar Republic?
There was still a housing shortage despite the improvements in building new homes.
What was the trend in women’s employment in Germany from 1918 to 1925?
There was a significant drop in women working, from 75% in 1918 to 36% in 1925. Many women gave up work after marriage.
How did the opportunities for women at work change in Germany during the Weimar Republic?
Few women secured high-status jobs, but there were new opportunities in teaching and medicine, and women were encouraged to attend university.
How did women’s leisure activities change in the 1920s in Germany?
Women gained more independence due to increased earning power and were less interested in marriage and family, focusing more on having fun. However, some traditionalists disapproved of this behavior.
What was the political situation for women in Germany after 1918?
Women gained the right to vote in 1918 and could stand for elections. Article 109 of the Constitution granted them equal rights with men, including equal access to professions and an equal partnership in marriage.
