Workers, Women, and Professionals Flashcards

What was a shock worker in the Five-Year Plans?

A worker who tried to beat targets, set an example, and got rewards.

A 1935 campaign to smash work norms after a miner’s record. It pushed output and praised top workers.

Bonuses, better housing, medals, and holidays. They also got praise in newspapers.

Lateness and skipping work became crimes. Changing jobs needed permission. Punishments were harsh.

To control movement and record jobs. They tied people to a workplace.

Pay per item made. It drove speed and output but widened wage gaps.

Many families shared rooms, kitchens, and toilets. Homes were crowded with little privacy.

Many more women worked in factories and building. By the late 1930s they were a large share of workers.

Often no. Women were paid less and kept to lower-skilled roles, though some rose higher.

The state set up crèches, canteens, and laundries, but these were often limited.

They were needed and got higher pay, but some were accused of “wrecking” and tried in court.

It opened technical schools and worker courses so workers could become managers and engineers.