Author: JOHN WISHART

The Nazis believed in an ‘Ideal society’’ In this Nazi society, women have a very defined role.
They believe in the 3 K’S
The women’s place is at home as
Child bearers
Supporters of their husbands

inder (Children)

Irche (Church)

Uche (Cooking)

Women reacted in different ways:
Some were happy with a domestic role
Others convinced by Propaganda
Many resented the changes but had little option
A few went on to protest—and joined opposition groups—they would be under threat

There was no equality in Nazi Germany—Women were different
They were squeezed out of public jobs
Women doctors and civil servants were the 1st to go
From 1936 no woman could be a judge or prosecutor
They were taken off jury service because ‘they were unable to think logically and without emotion!’

This means the SPRING OF LIFE
Unmarried women could stay at these places with the hope of becoming pregnant to ‘Racially pure’ Aryan Germans—usually SS men

Family was given a Special place
The Nazis BANNED birth control and abortion
They encouraged large families—they provided financial incentives (money, tax & child benefits)
An AWARD was made—the MOTHERHOOD MEDAL– for women who had many children
Childless couples were encouraged to divorce!

How did the Nazis change the lives of women in Germany?
‘Women suffered under the Nazis’ Discuss