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Czechoslovak banking system in years 1968-1989
Dobrovolný, Ondřej ; Szobi, Pavel (advisor) ; Chalupecký, Petr (referee)
This thesis analyzes the development of the Czechoslovak banking system in terms of the centrally planned economy in the period 1968 - 1989. In the first part of thesis, the author, introduces the concept of banking system, after which he gets to the brief description of the situation in the banking sector after the Second World War. It is followed by an analysis of stated period which is divided into two major phases. The first one deals with the formation of reform thoughts and then continues through Pražské jaro and ends with establishment of normalization. The second phase is focused on late 80s, when there was a follow-up to reformist thinking of the late '60s, however, the position of the central bank hadn't changed until the early 90s.
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The Role and Position of the Revolutionary Union Organisation in the Economy of Czechoslovakia in the 1980s
Wolf, Vojtěch ; Chalupecký, Petr (advisor) ; Szobi, Pavel (referee)
The paper's objective is to analyze the work of the Revolutionary Union Organization (ROH) in the Czechoslovak economy of the 1980s. The basic thesis of the paper is the assumption that ROH bodies preferred the interests of the representatives of the Czechoslovak Communist Party to those of workers. The relationship is analyzed on the basis of the employment legislation of the time and the impact of the union organization in its drafting. The paper also examines the contribution of the union organization in the course of the revolutionary changes in Czechoslovak society in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The analysis is based on a critique of sources from that era and a comparison of the role of the ROH in the 1980s and the role of the unions during Prague Spring. On the basis of the objectives set for this paper, the conclusion is that the ROH did have an impact on the work lives of working people, but its leadership lacked funds and, above all, the willingness to effectively protect the interests of working people. Hence, until December 1989, the ROH remained an organization serving, above all, the interests of the Communist Party.
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Comparison of the living standards in North Moravia region and Prague in the 70s and 80s of the 20th century
Kalníková, Eva ; Chalupecký, Petr (advisor) ; Johnson, Zdenka (referee)
The Czechoslovakian economy and standard of living of the population in Czechoslovakia in the 70's and 80's of the last century, can be evaluated, in comparison with the developed countries of the former Western World, as lagging behind. However, in this comparison, has to be taken into account the different political systems of each country. The bachelor thesis deals with the analysis of living standards of citizens in selected regions of Czechoslovakia and the subsequent comparison of this two selected areas. The theoretical part includes not only an introduction into the issue of standard of living, but also the general outline of the political and economic situation in the former Czechoslovakia. Based on empirical research, the thesis is trying to find meaningful data on this issue. A comparison of expenditures and incomes of households, availability of medical and social services, equipment or free time spending -- this all is included in this research, which first analyzes the data in this two regions, which is beeing comparing in the last part. The specified hypothesis, that residents of the North Moravia region had a comparable, if not higher standard of living, than in Prague, thanks to at that time very supported steel industry, was in the framework of certain investigated factors partly confirmed. A particularly due to higher total industrial employment and the associated higher wages in this sector. The citizens of the North Moravia region had better results in the context of household equipment too. On the other hand, the people of Prague had better conditions in the availability of health and social services and richer leisure activities in the field of cultural life.
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Historie a návrh čalouněného retro nábytku období sorely
Michnová, Alžběta
The presented work focuses on the development of upholstered furniture in the time of normalization. Its objective is to describe breakthrough technologies, which were used both in Czechoslovakia and in the world in this period of time. The author believes that this goal was fulfilled with respect to the scope of this thesis. The text provides the reader with an overview of the evolution of production. This could prompt the reader to contemplate the furniture from the seventies and eighties, which can still be found in many households. The thesis also points out the connection between politics and everyday live. Furnishing was indirectly influenced by the political system; due to centrally controlled economy there was lack of variability in the assortment available on the market. In the conclusion of the thesis, the author presents a concept of an upholstered chair, which is based on the DX 220 model, designed by the architect Karel Šafránek, produced by Dyha Brno cooperative since the year 1987.
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Woman in the Normalization. Women status changes in the Czech Society in the 70s and 80s of the 20th century on the example of Vlasta magazine
SEDLÁKOVÁ, Jitka
This diploma thesis deals with the changing status of women in the Czech society in the 70s and 80s of the 20th century, the period is called normalization. My attention is focused on the role of women in the family, in relationships, at work, educational opportunities and possibilities for filling their leisure activities. These issues are specifically examined on the example of contemporary periodicals - Vlasta magazine. After chapters dedicated to women's issues in general, it is followed an analysis of the magazine. Besides archival sources and periodicals they are also used contemporary legal norms or statistical data.
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Lze normalizovat zahraniční vztahy mezi Spojenými státy americkými a Íránem?
Matějková, Adéla ; Druláková, Radka (advisor) ; Matějka, Zdeněk (referee)
This thesis tries to identify what's at stake of normalized relations between the United States and Iran since the Iranian revolution in 1979. The thesis tries to find out what are the key issues behind the failed relations between these two countries from the American point of view in order to determine whether normalized relations between these two countries can ever be achieved. It elaborates on four key characteristics of individual level analysis of foreign policy decision making applied on three key Presidents involved in foreign policy making towards Iran since 1979.
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Munich Treaty as a legitimizing means for normalization in Czechoslovakia - Contribution to the influence of mass media in Czechoslovakia at the end of the 60' and beginning of 70' of 20th century
Provazníková, Jana ; Szobi, Pavel (advisor) ; Tajovský, Ladislav (referee)
This magister thesis is focused on relationships between mass media, political power and society in Czechoslovakia in the late 60' and in the beginning of 70' in 20th century and desribe the transformation of media atmosphere during the era of political changes in Czechoslovakia, that means the transformation from "liberalized" 60' due to the normalization. I find answers to these questions: What were the most important changes in medial atmosphere in the Czechoslovakia in late 60' and beginning of 70'? Were media and politics connected? How important was the influence of mass media due to the political changes and normalization? Did comunists mass medias have such great power to influence society and persuade people about the rightness of intervention? As a main hypothesis there is the claim, that mass media under the comunists influence wanted to and actually managed to manipulate with people and their opinions. The answers for questions and hypotesis are verified on the basis of a general theory of media history and studies and then specifically analyzed on the concete historical example -- Munich Treaty. Methodologically this work come out of the new political history and discussion that lead to the role of mass media in modern sotieties, and also from the latest scientific literature and archival materials.
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Underground music - subculture of young people in Prague in 1968 - 1989
KAŠŤÁK, Roman
The work deals with the mapping of underground cultural phenomenon in the Czechoslovak normalization environment. Especially arising subculture within the band The Plastic People of the Universe. Described is a brief history of the band, its sources of inspiration, lyrics and music. The next section focuses on the persecution of the regime and the subsequent wave of solidarity from the Czech intellectuals and dissidents, which substantially contributed to the formation of Charter 77.
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Research on leisure of youth activities in the period between 1965 - 1972 in the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic
ŠINDELÍŘOVÁ, Eliška
The dissertation is historical probe into the significant period of the development sociology of leisure (1965-1972) at that time ČSSR, comes from the epoch definitions of the term "leisure", which mutually differ in the attitude, in which is this term delimited, further it contains the then specification and separation of the leisure activities, the characteristics and functions of leisure. The dissertation describes the position and development of sociology as a scientific discipline in the post-war years, presents the knowledge about the most offten themes and methods in sociological research of leisure used during the examining period. The solution for determination of the themes and used methods are particularly the studies of Czech sociologists Disman and Filipcová. Since this is a study which is processed on the department of Pedagogy, the knowledge development of leisure sociology is embed into wider context and one charter is devoted especially to the leisure of the youth. The dissertation in general evaluates the contribution of sociology for the research and pedagogy of leisure in the examining period.
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