social stability under Brezhnev Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
welfare
A
job security
low prices for goods
thriving second economy
free healthcare
help with rent, utilities
2
Q
social stability
A
his ‘social contract’ succeeded in promoting social stability
1960’s-70’s highest standards of living experienced
opposition to the government was rare
3
Q
housing
A
continued Khrushchev’s K7 houses
4
Q
social problems
A
his policies were based on traditional ideas about the role of women - often refused jobs
life expectance declined to 64 years for men - one main cause was alcoholism
