Summary 8 - Nazi policies towards women Flashcards
How did Hitler view the trend for the emancipation of women that was evident in the Weimar Republic.
Hitler opposed the trend for the emancipation of women that was evident in the Weimar Republic.
What was the main aim of Nazi policies towards women?
The main aim of Nazi policies towards women was to raise the birth rate.
Why did the Nazis want to raise the birth rate?
A declining birth rate would have undermined Hitler’s plans for a German expansion.
Increasing the birth rate was directly linked to which other Nazi policy towards women?
Increasing the birth rate was directly linked to restricting the number of women in employment.
Give three policies that were introduced by the Nazis which were implemented to try and increase the birth rate?
- Marriage loans were given to women who left work and married an Aryan. The amount to be repaid was reduced for every child born
- Medals were given to women depending on how many children that they had
- Birth control was discouraged and abortion was severely restricted
Give three organisations for women which promoted Nazi values?
- DFW: German Women’s League
- NS-F: The National Socialist Women’s Organisation
- RMD : The Reich Mother’s Service
What was the role of the German Women’s League?
It co-ordinated all women’s groups and gave advice on healthy eating and cooking.
How many members did the German Women’s League have?
It had 6 million members
What was the role of The National Socialist Women’s Organisation?
It used propaganda and indoctrination to reinforce Nazi family and racial values.
What was the role of The Reich Mother’s Service?
The Reich Mother’s Service provided women with training for motherhood and the care and education of children.
By March 1939, how many women had attended training from The Reich Mother’s Service?
1.7 million women
