women in germany Flashcards
1
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expectations before nazis
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- unrestricted marriages
- no restrictions regarding children
- some had jobs
- were treated as equals with constitution
2
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expectations in nazi germany
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- restrictions in marriage
- encouraged to produce aryan race children
- motherhood and family was most important
- appearances very important
3
Q
were disabled people allowed to marry
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no, not at all
4
Q
could there be mixed marriages
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no, in order to secure aryan race
5
Q
how did the nazis make sure people were having children
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- propaganda where having multiple children was encouraged
- rewarding mothers of several aryan children
6
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appearance expectations
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- blue eyes, blonde hair, fair skin
- minimal, modest, simple appearances
- conservative & modest dresses
- physically fit
7
Q
what was LEBENSBORN
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A population policy that stated:
- SS officerts should have 4 or more children
- provided birth documents and financial support to family
8
Q
what was the league of german maidens
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- equivalent of hitler youth but was for girls
- learned how to take care of babies, sew, knit and cook
