LGBTQ+ in germany Flashcards
1
Q
before nazi regime gays were…
A
thriving. despite the criminalisation of sexual relationships between men, gays started to call themselves homosexuals
2
Q
did appression start as soon as hitler took power?
A
as soon as hitler became chancellor, appression on LGBTQ+ members began
3
Q
what did lgbtq+ members do to escape hitler
A
many members fled abroad while others entered marriages to appear to conform nazi ideological norms, but this caused them to experiece severe trauma.
4
Q
what would happen if they were caught
A
arrested, and then tortured, experimented upon, executed or forced to do hard labour
