Nazi Social Policies and Persecution

The page details three main aspects of Nazi social control: the ideal woman archetype, Jewish persecution, and youth/education policies.

The Nazi regime established strict criteria for their ideal woman. > Definition: The concept of "Kinder, Küche, Kirche" (Children, Kitchen, Church) defined women's roles in Nazi society. > Highlight: Women were expected to be fair-haired, blue-eyed, naturally appearing, and focused on bearing children and maintaining the home.

The systematic persecution of Jews from 1933-1938 followed a calculated progression. > Example: The regime began with business boycotts in 1933, escalated to public space bans in 1934, and culminated in the violence of Kristallnacht in 1938. > Quote: "Germans were told to attack Jewish homes/synagogues in Hanover."

Nazi youth organizations and education policies were designed to indoctrinate young Germans. > Vocabulary: "Deutsche Arbeitsfront (DAF)" - The German Labor Front, which replaced trade unions and controlled workers' conditions. > Highlight: Education was strictly segregated by gender, with girls learning domestic skills and boys focusing on military preparation and science.

The economic policies included attempts to improve workers' conditions while maintaining strict control. > Example: The "Strength through Joy" program provided leisure activities, while the Volkswagen project aimed to make car ownership accessible to ordinary Germans.