By 1914, women made up what share of Russia's factory labour force?
A71 per cent
B31 per cent
C11 per cent
D51 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 31 per cent
1. They were paid half to three-quarters of a man's wage.
2. Women were 31 per cent of the workforce.
3. Workers were divided by skill and origin.
_Source: syllabus India and the Contemporary World I, Chapter 2, Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution._
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