The Great Retreat: Family & Education Flashcards
1
Q
In what way did Soviet Propaganda emphasise importance of family?
A
- working class described as ‘one big family’ - Stalin father
- Stalin presented as family man e.g. highly publicised visit to ageing mother
- Propaganda demonised men who cheated on wives and neglected families
2
Q
What was Komosol?
A
Soviet Youth organisation
3
Q
How did Komosol promote sexual abstinence amongst young people?
A
- ‘medical virginity checks’ on young women
- police could arrest women who dressed in revealing manner
4
Q
How did the aim of education differ between the 20’s and 30’s?
A
- 20’s education stressed freedom of thought
- 30’s education focused on discipline, tradition, literacy, numeracy
5
Q
What was the aim of school in the 30’s?
A
produce disciplined and educated workers ready to work in industry and contribute to fulfilment of 5-Year Plans
6
Q
Why were teachers under constant pressure during the 30’s in Russia?
A
if students failed to achieve highly, blame placed on teachers
