Nazi views on women and the family

• What was the traditional role of women according to the Nazis?


  Mother and housewife
• Why did the Nazis believe women should stay at home?


  To raise a family rather than pursue professions
• What appearance did the Nazis encourage women to adopt?


  Natural appearance with simple plaited hair and long skirts
• Who was appointed as the Reich Women’s leader in 1934?


  Gertrud Scholtz-Klink
• What was the purpose of the German Women’s Enterprise (DFW) created by the Nazis?


  To merge all existing women’s organisations
• How many members did the German Women’s Enterprise (DFW) have by 1939?


  6 million members
• How many women had attended DFW courses by 1939?

  1. 7 million women
• What types of courses did women attend through the DFW?


  Courses on childcare, cooking, and sewing