Fascist Women Flashcards
What did Salvemini call it?
“Battle for the fat”
what could women not do?
wear heels, trousers, cosmetics and rhythmic dancing
what was confusing about sport?
It promoted health and discipline but encouraged lesbianism and infertility (horse riding, skiing, cycling)
what did the Fasci Femininili spread?
Social reactionary policies of the male regime
what was the limit imposed on state jobs in 1933 and later in 1938 for private jobs
10%
when were women discouraged to work to make room for the male breadwinners
the Great Depression in 1929
who was Rachele Mussolini?
His wife, married in 1915 and later in 1926- had five children
who was Margherita Sarfatti?
jewish radical socialist, working with Popolo d’Italia.
who was Clara Petacci?
School girl crush, together in 1936, pro nazi and shot dead with him
How many rural housewives were there in 1942
2.5million
How many children did you have to have to pay no income tax?
10+
when was the annual day of mother and child introduced
1933
What did bachelors between 35-50 receive
a special tax
what did Wilson say about the women movement
it was doomed to fail
what did De Grazia say about the movement?
It was fundamentally paradoxic
