Living standards

Question 1

Describe the living standards and conditions of white collar workers under the regime

Answer 1

• Party members who enjoyed perks
• Less likely to lose their jobs
• Owned companies and granted cartels by M
• More of them as the regime increased bureaucratic government positions

Question 2

Describe the living standards and conditions of industrial workers under the regime

Answer 2

• Occupied slums in Milan, Rome and Turin
• Amount and variety of food they consumed decreased
• Their wages decreased
• Vulnerable due to a lack of TU protection
• Harsh working conditions
• Showed no anti-fascists feelings and didn’t go on strike despite the harsh conditions

Question 3

Describe the living standards and conditions of the agricultural workers under the regime

Answer 3

• Their wages decreased
• Vulnerable to seasonal unemployment
• Migrated to cities
• Consumed 200 less calories than the recommended amount