Explain what role women had in Nazi society. Return to Chapter 1 on the French Revolution. Write a paragraph comparing and contrasting the role of women in the two periods.
Explain what role women had in Nazi society. Return to Chapter 1 on the French Revolution. Write a paragraph comparing and contrasting the role of women in the two periods.
Role of women in Nazi society: Women followed the rules of a largely patriarchal or male-dominated society. Hitler hailed women as “the most important citizen” in his Germany, but this was true for only Aryan women who bred pure-blood, "desirable" Aryans. Motherhood was the only goal they were taught to reach for, apart from performing the stereotypical functions of managing the household and being good wives.
This was in stark contrast to the role of women in the French Revolution where women led movements and fought for rights to vote and equal wages. They made sure that they are not treated as passive citizens just based on their gender. They were allowed to form political clubs, and schooling was made compulsory for them after the French Revolution.
Role of women in Nazi society: Women followed the rules of a largely patriarchal or male-dominated society. Hitler hailed women as “the most important citizen” in his Germany, but this was true for only Aryan women who bred pure-blood, "desirable" Aryans. Motherhood was the only goal they were taught to reach for, apart from performing the stereotypical functions of managing the household and being good wives.
This was in stark contrast to the role of women in the French Revolution where women led movements and fought for rights to vote and equal wages. They made sure that they are not treated as passive citizens just based on their gender. They were allowed to form political clubs, and schooling was made compulsory for them after the French Revolution.
