Weimar women and youth

Question 1

What was the traditional view of women?

Answer 1

1896 civil code - Husbands had the right to decide all matters concerning family life - if a wife worked or not. Supported by a lot of women.

Question 2

What were qualities of the new woman?

Answer 2

Free and independent, equal pay , politically active and equal career opportunities.

Question 3

Who were 2 women politicians?

Answer 3

Clara Zetkin
Marie Juchacz

Question 4

Who was Clara zetkin?

Answer 4

Represented KDP 1920-1933
Helped create international woman’s day
1857-1933
SPD - USPD - SPARTACIST - KPD

Question 5

Who was Marie Juchacz?

Answer 5

Joined SPD in 1908
1879-1956
Founder of The Atbeiterwohlfarht
Leader of the MSPD and editor of the journal Die Gleichhei

Question 6

Pros/cons of Employment?

Answer 6

Pros:
1925 - 36% of workforce was female
1933 - 100 000 female teachers

Con:
Pay gap for the same work
Demobilisation laws - woman made to leave jobs in favour for ex-serviceman

Question 7

Pros/cons of Sexual freedom?

Answer 7

Pros:
Contraception widely available
Birth rate decrease

Cons:
Abortion was illegal 1930 - 10 000 - 12 000
Decline in Birth rate “Birth Strike” was attacked by the Right.

Question 8

Pros/cons of Politics and Public life?

Answer 8

Pros:
Woman gained equal voting rights
Could be Reichstag deputies

Cons:
No women in Reichsrat
No female party leaders

Question 9

What was the attitude of the youth?

Answer 9

Left school at 14 unless Gymnasium school.
Crime and anti social behaviour
Rise in gang membership
Baby boom meant too many youths not enough jobs