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Life in Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy - Coggle Diagram
Life in Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy
Policies toward Women
GERMANY
Woman were insisted on not taking employment
Law for the Reduction of Unemployment: women were given money as an incentive to remain at home
Women were eventually needed in the workplace wont the war became more prevalent in 1943
Law of encouragement of marriage: Newley wed couples were given a loan of 1,000 marks and gave 250 more for each child they had
Women who had many children were given the "Mothers Cross" award
Very traditional roles
Women were told their most important role was to be beautiful and give birth
The 3 Ks (Kinder, Kuche, Kirche = Children, Kitchen, Church)
ITALY
1927: battle for births
More children meant better taxes
5 children were insisted on being the minimum in a family, more was seen as better and highly respected
Economic policies
GERMANY
An Autarky government (self sufficient)
about 20% of small business closed since larger ones monopolized the industry
The Labour Front replaced trade unions since they were banned. Normally followed all desires of the employers. There were also set wages
Hitler ordered a variety of public buildings to be built which opened many employment opportunities (Hospitals, schools, german motorways, even the 1936 Olympic stadium)
Invisible employment
ITALY
Battle for grain and steel
Large businesses benefited from that state saving failing corporations during the great depression as well as the preparation for long term warfare and foreign territory
Employees had more value than employers
Cultural policies
GERMANY
Nazis were put in charge of local governments. 'Alien Elements' (individuals from other countries) in the civil service, courts, and education were removed from their positions. Nazis also rid of any opposition in influential positions. They got rid of those they deemed 'undesirables' such as Jews.
Nazis believed the aryan race was the master race and only accepted those who fell under the category
Many nazi scientists believed in eugenics
Those with mental and physical disabilities as well as hereditary disabilities were sterilized
Homosexuals, prostitutes, gypsies, alcoholics, Jehovah's Witnesses and criminals were sent to concentration camps
ITALY
Fascist documentaries were normally broadcasted at cinemas
Various work clubs offered members household items and entertainment at low prices
Policies towards children and education
GERMANY
Education
History: Taught Nazi ideology
Biology: Nazi racial beliefs ("aryan race") and eugenics
Studied race heavily emphasized the Nazi idea of a pure race ("aryan")
Physical education was heavily emphasized
Youth organizations
Boys: Hitler youth
Prepared young boys to become soldiers
Did mainly physical actives or studied politics
Girls: The league of German maidens
Taught mainly domestic skills
Main goal was to prepare girls to become mothers
Nazi organization, kids 10+ almost all of german adolescents participated
ITALY
youth organizations
Children taught mussolini was the only man who could save italy and restore it to the strength of ancient Rome
Ages 4-8: Sons of the she wolf
Ages 8-14: Balila
Ages 14-18: Avanguardista
Gender differences
Girls taught giving birth is extremely important and common
Boys taught most important thing was to fight and be in war