Changes in Society Flashcards
How did the Weimar Republic strengthen the rights for women?
- women had equal rights with men
- marriage was an equal partnership
- women should be able to enter all professions
Why did the government give women the right to vote?
women worked hard for the war effort and were capable of doing the same jobs as men
Explain how women were not treated equally in the workplace?
- women were paid less than men despite doing the same job
- women were expected to give up work after marriage
- few women entered respected professions
Describe the progress for women at work:
- lots of job opportunities due to Germany’s booming economy
- more women entered liberal professions
How did ‘New women’ present themselves in society?
wore short hair, more make-up, more jewellery and more revealing clothes
smoked and drank more and went out unaccompanied
Why did some men find ‘New Women’ inappropriate?
threatened traditional aspects of society such as motherhood, good housekeeping
What effect did ‘New women’ have on society?
- birth rate was falling
- divorce rate was rising
How did some women feel about new opportunities?
some found the new expectations daunting
How did traditionalists react to the changes on women in society?
complained how women are challenging the patriarchal society
