SSR, 49.6% in the Tadzhik SSR, 49.7% in the Armenian SSR, 49.5% in the Turkmenian SSR and 49.6% in the Estonian SSR. In the Supreme Soviet of the USSR (elections of 1979) there are 487 women, which is almost a third of all deputies; there are 2,400 women (36%) in the Supreme Soviets of Union Republics and 1,400 women (40%) in the Supreme Soviets of the autonomous republics. The number and proportion of women deputies in the Supreme Soviet of the USSR and the Supreme Soviets of union and autonomous republics show a constant growth. Women deputies are widely represented in the various committees of the Supreme Soviet, including the Foreign Affairs Committee, Youth and Health committees. Women participate in the discussion of bills, adoption of laws, approval of plans~ for socio-economic development, for the national budget and in deciding major issues of domestic and foreign policy. The creation in 1976 of a permanent committee of deputies of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on the Problems of Life and Labour of Women and the Protection of Mother and Child is of considerable importance. The Committee's recommendations are binding for all ministries and departments. The Committee prepares draft legislation dealing with the improvement of the status of women and children. Similar committees have been created in all the national Union and autonomous Republics, provinces, cities and regions. More and more women are able to combine a high level of social activity and a businesslike approach to problem-solving with good professional training, to bring suitable qualifications to the solution of economic and cultural problems, and to apply modern management methods. They make a great contribution to the development of social production, thus promoting the further progress of the country. Women participate in the management and organization of industry, carrying out a wide variety of managerial tasks.
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses the participation of women in various aspects of society, including politics, industry, and management. It highlights their increasing representation in decision-making positions and their contributions to the country's development. The text also touches on the creation of committees focused on women's issues and their recommendations on improving the status of women and children.

**Category**
Employment, Education, Health