Policies towards women (and the young) Flashcards
How did life change for women in Nazi Germany compared to 1920s Germany?
Freedom was lost:
1920s
1. Could choose a career
2. Wear whatever
Nazi
- Had to be mothers and housewives
- Dress modestly
What changed the lives of women and the young?
Laws and propoganda
What were the three Ks?
Kinder
Kirche
Kuche
(children, church, kitchen)
What was the Nazi policies on women’s clothing?
Wear simple, traditional clothing
No high heels
No make-up
What was the Nazi policies on women’s slimming?
Bad! Wanted women to be strong and healthy to help with bearing children
In short, how did the Nazis enforce policies towards women? (5)
- From 1933, loss of jobs
- Medals for children
- Propaganda- follow ideals
- Local warden reports
- Women’s organisations by Nazis
What were the 3 jobs women were forced from?
Doctors, lawyers, teachers
How else did the Nazis try to enforce their policies on women’s careers?
Told employers to favour men
How many children per medal?
Bronze: 5
Silver: 6
Gold: 8
Why did the Nazis award medals for childbearing? Extended your answer.
To encourage women to have larger families- strong nation + to replace untermensch with aryans
What sort of propaganda did the Nazis use to promote their ideals with women? (3)
Leaflets, newspapers, films
What did the local wardens make it difficult to do? Why?
Wear fashionable clothing and smoke IN PUBLIC
They would report on them to police
Name an example of a women’s organisation.
The Nazi Women’s League.
What did the women’s organisations do?
Use propaganda to encourage women to embrace the 3 Ks
What were the 3 successes of the policies?
- Increased German birth rate 1933-39
- In early 30s no. of married women in employment fell
- Around 6 mil women joined organisations, which many found rewarding
