History GCSE

Destruction of tradition

What Destruction of tradition means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

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Communes dismantled traditional family structures by introducing communal dining halls, state-run nurseries and segregated dormitories, separating parents from children and spouses.

Pearson Edexcel · Option 32: Key topic 4: Life in Mao’s China, 1949–76 - 2 Family life and the role of women (study guide)

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Option 32: Key topic 4: Life in Mao’s China, 1949–76 - 2 Family life and the role of women (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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