mass party membership Flashcards
out of population of 500 million, how many were part of communist party?
5 million. 1% china population were communist
following what leninist concept, did mao follow?
vanguard party
what did operating similarly too a vanguard party mean?
membership of CCP was restricted to those who could demonstrate their commitment
what was a party cadre?
person who fully indoctrinated in party ideology, was given leading roles in adminstration
who permeated all levels of government and administration?
party cadre
what did the CCP sought to involve ‘the masses’ in?
‘in efforts to transform society’
mass organisations channeled what for the people?
sense of participation - building new and better society
every employed chinese citizen living in urban area belonged to what?
a work unit
who were the work units led by?
party cadres
what did the party cadres, in the work units, control?
allocation of housing and cooking materials
permits to travel, marry, enter university or change employment
what lifestyle did party cadres enjoy?
privileged lifestyle
why did the party cadres get privileges?
seen as joining the CCPs family unit. return for loyalty, party provided for its members.
