Stalin Vs Lenin in Society

Question 1

What caused Stalin to revert to more ‘traditional values’?

Answer 1

The decline in population and fears of war - the family became the centre of propaganda as abortion and divorce were both attacked

Question 2

How did Stalin encouraged the ideal ‘family man’?

Answer 2

Wedding rings were reintroduced

A new style of marriage certificates were issued

In the arts women were depicted as maternal/family orientated and domestic housewives rather than muscular women fighting for the socialist cause

Question 3

What measures were introduced to deter earlier changes?

When was this?

Answer 3

1936

Large fees were introduced to deter divorce

Men expected to pay 60% of their income in child support

Adultery was criminalised

Contraception was banned

Financial incentives and tax exemptions were offered to large families

Question 4

Overall Stalin placed a greater emphasis on women to give up work and dedicate themselves to family life. Was he successful?

Answer 4

No
The number of female industrial workers rose from 3 million in 1928 to 13 million in 1940

Women also made up 43% of the industrial workforce by 1940

Question 5

Comment in the divorce rate

Answer 5

Despite Stalin’s efforts it remained high at 37%

Question 6

What changes where made to women?

Answer 6

Divorce was made easier and less expensive

Abortion was legalised

free contraceptive advice was provided

Question 7

What was introduced in 1926

Answer 7

Women in ‘common law’ marriages were given the same rights as those who underwent civil ceremony

Question 8

What happened in 1928?

Answer 8

Wedding rings were banned