Communal Living: Vision vs Reality Flashcards
1
Q
VISION:
- What did the CCP believe communes moved Chinese life closer to?
- What did they think income would now account for?
- What did they think mess halls provided?
A
- Perfect communism.
- The needs of each commune resident.
- Sharing meals, increased revolutionary fervour.
2
Q
VISION CONTINUED:
- Women could now do what?
- What women did the CCP praise and why? - Between 1958 and 59, what % of women laboured in agri?
- Where were grandparents put?
A
- Join men in the fields.
- Iron Women for having an equal role in production. - 90%.
- ‘Happiness homes’ - would not have burden of looking after grandchildren, and could enjoy later years.
3
Q
REALITY:
- What could the CCP easily target Chinese ppl with, now they were in 1 place?
- All ____-_____ people between __ and __ y/o belonged to commune ______.
- What were communes devastating for?
A
- Propaganda.
- Able-bodied, 15 and 50, militia.
- Family life.
4
Q
REALITY CONTINUED:
- What was the actual effect of mess halls?
- What was the reality of the production levels on communes?
- What was Mao convinced the cause of this was?
A
- Wasted time travelling there, ate poor quality food - worsened diets.
- Still did not increase enough.
- Sparrows.