Policies towards Women Flashcards
(9 cards)
What was the Nazi ideal role for women?
Women were expected to focus on the 3 Ks: Kinder, Küche, Kirche (Children, Kitchen, Church) — as mothers and homemakers.
What was the Nazi policy on women working?
Initially, the Nazis discouraged employment of women, especially in professions, to reduce unemployment among men and boost birth rates.
What was the purpose of the 1933 Marriage Law?
Provided loans to newlyweds if the wife gave up work — up to 1,000 marks, with parts written off for each child born.
How did the Nazis reward mothers?
Through the Mother’s Cross award — bronze, silver, or gold medals for having 4, 6, or 8 children, respectively.
How was girls’ education affected under the Nazis?
Girls were taught domestic skills, racial ideology, and were discouraged from higher education — university places for women were limited to 10%.
What were the main Nazi women’s organisations?
NS-Frauenschaft: the Nazi Women’s League.
BDM (League of German Girls): trained girls in domestic and ideological duties.
How did WWII change Nazi policy on women?
Labour shortages forced the Nazis to reverse some policies, and many women were mobilised into work (industry, agriculture, etc.) despite earlier discouragement.
What role did women play in Nazi racial policy?
Women were seen as racial breeders of the Aryan race and encouraged to have “racially pure” children, including through the Lebensborn program.
What contradictions existed in Nazi policy toward women?
While promoting traditional roles, economic and military demands led to increasing reliance on women in work during the late 1930s and WWII.
