Propaganda Flashcards
Recruitment
Designed to encourage men to volunteer, played on their guilt and duty to convince them
Women
Designed to encourage women to take on roles in land army/factories. Essential that women replaced the jobs left by men
Food
Used to discourage food waste, highlight importance of rationing. Essential for productivity and optimism about war
Patriotism
Used to encourage pro-British feelings and generate support for war. Important to make people feel enthusiastic/optimistic/morale
Hatred of the enemy
Used to promote anti-German sentiment and dehumanisation of enemy. Important for making people believe war was necessary
Public Order
Used for making sure people followed the rules of DORA, & weren’t betraying military