Nazi Women - N Flashcards
What was it like for women in Weimar Germany?
They had many rights and freedoms such as:
- They could vote.
- If they worked for the government, their pay was equal to men.
- Could attend university and become lawyers and doctors.
What happened to the birth rate during the Weimar rule?
It fell as more women worked instead of prioritising family life.
In 1900, there were 2 million births per year.
In 1933, there were under 1 million per year.
Why did the Nazi’s oppose Weimar attitudes towards women?
The low birth rate and smaller population didn’t fit with their plans to expand Germany’s territory and settle Germans in other areas of Europe.
They also felt it was a woman’s patriotic duty to stay at home, have children and support their husband.
What were the 3 policies of Lebensborn?
Kinde, Kirche, Kuche.
What was Kinde mean?
Having lots of children to build a great German empire.
What does Kirche mean?
Going to Church and being very religious.
What does Kuche stand for?
Cooking
What was banned as a result of Lebensborn?
Contraception and abortion.
What was given to newly married couples?
Very generous loans:
- On the birth of their 1st child, they could keep 1/4 of the money and on the birth of their 2nd child, they could keep 1/2 of the money and so on.
What was the Motherhood medal?
A medal awarded to the women with the most children.
Who was the Gold Cross awarded to?
Women with 8 children.
Who was the Silver Cross awarded to?
Women with 6 children.
Who was the Bronze Cross awarded to?
Women with 4 children.
What was the purpose of the Cross scheme?
To encourage people to have Aryan babies.
What was the Law for the Prevention of Diseased Offspring?
When Nazi Women who were seen to be unfit mothers were sterilised.
This included women with a history of mental illness, hereditary diseases and anti-social behaviours (alcoholism).
