Life in Nazi Germany: Women - Significance & Factors

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GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
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Life in Nazi Germany: Women - Significance & Factors

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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
A

Introduction to Women in Nazi Germany

Source A: Nazi propaganda poster promoting motherhood

'The future of Germany depends on the mother!' Provenance: Nazi propaganda poster, 1936.

Historian View:

'Nazi policies aimed to increase the birthrate among 'Aryan' women, emphasizing traditional gender roles.'

1.
Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: Nazi propaganda promoting motherhood, Laws restricting women's employment, Incentives for having children, Religious beliefs about family.
[4 marks]
B

The Significance of Propaganda

Source B: Excerpt from Nazi propaganda film 'The Mother of the Fatherland'

'Women are the bearers of the future, guardians of the Nazi race.'

Historian View:

'Propaganda was used to shape women's attitudes towards their roles as mothers and homemakers.'

1.
Explain how Source B illustrates the significance of propaganda in shaping women's roles in Nazi Germany. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the impact of propaganda versus laws on women's roles in Nazi Germany. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Economic Factors Affecting Women

Source C: Nazi economic policy document

'Women should focus on motherhood and homemaking, reducing their participation in the workforce.'

Historian View:

'Economic policies aimed to free up jobs for men and support the growth of the Aryan population.'

1.
Outline the economic factors that influenced women's roles in Nazi Germany.
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how economic policies contributed to the change in women's roles. Provide evidence to support your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
D

Religious Influences

Source D: Excerpt from Nazi religious policy statement

'The church must support the Nazi ideal of the family and motherhood.'

Historian View:

'Religious institutions were co-opted to reinforce Nazi views on women’s roles.'

1.
Identify the role of religious beliefs in shaping policies towards women in Nazi Germany.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the influence of religious beliefs and Nazi propaganda on women's roles. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
E

Ranking Factors

Consider all the factors discussed: Propaganda, Laws, Economic policies, Religious influence.

Question: Which factor do you think was the MOST significant in shaping women's roles in Nazi Germany? Justify your answer with evidence.

1.
Rank the four factors (Propaganda, Laws, Economic policies, Religious influence) in order of importance in shaping women's roles in Nazi Germany. Justify your ranking with specific evidence from the sources and your knowledge. (8 marks)
[8 marks]

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