Pre-Nazi Social Trends for German Women

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What were the two important social changes in German family life in the first quarter of the twentieth century?

Population growth had slowed markedly and female employment expanded.

What were the main factors contributing to the expansion of female employment in Germany?

Contraception use to limit family size and the impact of the First World War and postwar economic problems.

How did the First World War impact female employment in Germany?

It drove women into the factories.

What were the Nazis' aims for women with regard to family and work?

To have more children and become housewives, and to stop paid employment except for very specialist vocations. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Nazi view on the roles of the two sexes?

The Nazis believed that nature had given the two sexes entirely different roles, with 'a woman’s place to be in the home'. Signup and view all the answers

What were the long term changes in social behaviour that contributed to the decrease in population growth in Germany and amongst which group in particular?

The use of contraception to limit family size. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the postwar economic problems have on female employment in Germany?

They encouraged women to stay on working. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medieval roles with their respective responsibilities:

Page = Delivering letters and carrying a falcon Squire = Serving at the table and presenting wine Knight = Preparing for battle and practicing the quintain Falconer = Carrying a falcon in the approved fashion and training falcons Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medieval activities with their descriptions:

Quintain = An exercise involving riding at full tilt and striking a board with a lance Hawk carrying = A specific way of carrying a hawk that was considered proper Wine serving = Presenting the first or principal cup of wine during a meal Falcon training = Training and caring for falcons, including carrying them on the wrist Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medieval titles with their associated privileges:

Page = Carrying a falcon on the wrist for company while delivering a letter Squire = Presenting the first or principal cup of wine at the table Knight = Practicing the quintain exercise for battle preparation Falconer = Training and carrying falcons in the approved fashion Signup and view all the answers

Match the following activities with their descriptions:

Leaping over ditches and walls, jumping into the saddle without touching the stirrup = Skills required for riding Learning how to use sword, lance, bow, swimming, boxing, and fencing = Training in combat and physical activities Hunting = Referred to as the 'mystery of the woods' Hawking = Referred to as the 'mystery of the rivers' Signup and view all the answers

Match the following skills with their training requirement:

Leaping over ditches and walls, jumping into the saddle without touching the stirrup = Training requirement for riding Learning how to use sword, lance, bow, swimming, boxing, and fencing = Training requirement for combat and physical activities Hunting = Part of the page's instruction Hawking = Part of the page's instruction Signup and view all the answers

Match the following bird-related terms with their descriptions:

Falconry = Training birds to throw themselves upon their prey Falcon = Type of bird used in hawking Hawking = Referred to as the 'mystery of the rivers' Hunting = Referred to as the 'mystery of the woods' Signup and view all the answers

Match the following age-related activities with their descriptions:

Learning how to swim, box, and fence = Skills learned at a young age Practising leaping over ditches and walls, jumping into the saddle without touching the stirrup = Skills developed during adolescence Using sword and lance = Skills developed during adolescence Hunting and hawking = Part of a page's education Signup and view all the answers

Match the following outdoor activities with their associated skills:

Leaping over ditches and walls, jumping into the saddle without touching the stirrup = Riding skills Learning how to use sword, lance, bow, swimming, boxing, and fencing = Combat and physical skills Hunting and hawking = Skills related to outdoor pursuits Participating in practice contests with other boys of the castle = Demonstrating acquired skills in front of others Signup and view all the answers