Italy - Education Flashcards
What did the Fascist regime want to do to children?
Indoctrinate them
Who made the changes to schools?
Giovanni Gentile
What did Gentile focus on?
- Latin
- Philosophy
- Humanities
What changes did Gentile make to education following 1929?
- Portrait of King and Mussolini in classroom
- Fascist achievements shown
- Only one authorised textbook for teaching
What did teachers do in 1931?
Took the oath of loyalty
How easy is it to judge success in a terror state?
Hard as there’s so much terror man
What were university students forced to join?
University Fascist Youth
What were advantages to the Fascist Youth?
- Sport facilities
- part exemption from military service
- enhanced career prospects
What was the university student increase from 1921-42 and how was this a positive?
From 54,000 to 165,000 and with more students the Fascist message reached more people
What was the umbrella name of the youth organisations?
Opera Nazionale Bullia (ONB)
How did the ONB promote a strong Italian nation?
For the boys there was physical activities, and militaristic features with an oath of loyalty, a creed and a uniform
When were Catholic Action banned?
1931
How did these youth groups appeal to those against Fascism?
Fear of missing out on future career prospects
What was the Opera Nazionale Dopolavoro?
Created to replace the socialist organisations for worker recreation and welfare
What did OND membership offer?
- Rail discounts
- Social insurance
- Subsidised holidays
