Summary 8 - The KDF (Strength Through Joy) Flashcards
1
Q
Give five aims of The KDF?
A
- Workers would gain strength for their work through joy in their leisure time.
- Indoctrinate workers to support Volksgemeinschaft
- Encourage social equality: all activities accessible for the rich and poor
- To break down regional and religious differences
- To encourage participation in sport to improve the nation’s physical fitness
2
Q
How did Strength Through Joy increase support for Volkgemeinshcaft?
A
KDF meant that the Nazis controlled people’s work and leisure time, therefore people had little time left for independent thought.
3
Q
What were workers offered as part of the KDF programme?
A
Workers were offered subsidised holidays, hikes and theatre visits. Classical concerts were put on during lunch breaks.
4
Q
How many members did KDF have by 1936?
A
KDF had 35 million members by 1936.
5
Q
How popular was KDF amongst workers?
A
KDF was extremely popular, it was one of the regime’s most popular organisations.
