question_answer 15)

Explain what role women had is Nazi society. Return to Chapter 1 on the French Revolution. Write a paragraph comparing and contrasting the role of women in the two periods.  

Answer:

Role of women in Nazi society was modelled on the principles of largely patriarchal or male-dominated society. Hitler hailed women as most important citizens, but this was limited to only Aryan women who bred pure-blood, 'desirable' Aryans. Motherhood was the only goal they were flight to strive for, in addition to performing the duties of managing the household and being good wives. This was in total contrast to the role of women in the French Revolution, Where women led movements and fought for the right to education and the right to equal wages as men. They could not be forced to marry against (heir will. They could also train for jobs, become artists or run small businesses. Schooling was made compulsory for them.