Peasants resisted collectivization primarily because they wanted to maintain control of their land and were reluctant to work for the government in collective farms. The process of collectivization involved the consolidation of individual landholdings into large, state-controlled farms, which stripped peasants of their autonomy and traditional ways of life. Many peasants viewed their land as a vital part of their identity and livelihood, and the loss of ownership was seen as an unjust intrusion by the government.
While fears about government obstruction to farm modernization and preferences for factory work might have contributed to their resistance, the fundamental desire to control their own agricultural practices and the way they worked the land was the core reason for their opposition. Additionally, collaborating with foreign powers was less of a primary concern; the emphasis was more on their immediate connection to their land and livelihood.
In conclusion, the primary reason for peasant resistance to collectivization was their desire to retain control of their land and autonomy in agricultural production.