Summary 8 - How successful were Nazi policies towards women?

Question 1

How successful were Nazi policies in increasing the birth rate?

Answer 1

There were some improvements in the birth rate however this could have been due to the improving economic situation rather than Nazi policies towards women.

Question 2

Why was Hitler forced to encourage to re-enter the workforce after 1937?

Answer 2

Women were encouraged to re-enter the workforce after 1937 as there was a labour shortage due to the process of rearmament.