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GCSE History · key term
The Communist Party’s women’s department, established in 1919 to improve women’s rights and position.
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Paper 1
The Bolshevik women's organisation established in 1919 to improve women's rights and position in society.
Revise: Social and Economic DevelopmentsThe Zhenotdel, established in 1919 under Alexandra Kollontai, worked to improve women's position. Abortion was legalised in 1920.
Paper 3
Revise: Economic and Social ChangeIn 1919, the Zhenotdel was established to improve women’s rights and position. Alexandra Kollontai was a leading figure in this work. Abortion was legalised in 1920, extending women’s control over pregnancy.
The women’s section of the Communist Party, which was closed in 1930.
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