ZMENY V STREDOŠKOLSKOM VZDELÁVANÍ DIEVČAT NA SLOVENSKU V ROKOCH 1948 – 1960 V KONTEXTE ZAMESTNANOSTI ŽIEN

This study examines the changes in secondary education for girls in Slovakia between 1948 and 1960 and their connection to women’s employment. During the socialist era, the education system underwent significant transformations driven by the political and economic objectives of the communist regime. The school reform led to the abolition of grammar schools and the expansion of vocational education, with an emphasis on technical and industrial fields. As a result, the number of girls attending industrial and vocational schools increased significantly, reflecting the state’s economic policy and the need to expand the labor force in the growing industrial sector. Although the regime promoted gender equality in education and employment, in practice, women were directed into specific fields such as healthcare, education, and administration. This study analyzes these changes based on archival documents, statistical data, and contemporary sources, highlighting the long-term effects of these reforms on women’s social status and labor market opportunities.