Motherhood as a «Mission of State Significance» in the ideology and politics of the Third Reich
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Abstract. Introduction. In recent decades, gender studies confirmed itself as a very relevant trend in the world of science. In this context, it is important to explore the the mother cult. In particular, how the Nazis managed to attract a wide range of women to their side and also make them active participants in the National Socialist movement.
Purpose. This issue is partially considered by domestic scientists, so it deserves detailed and comprehensive consideration.
Results. If we summarize the views of the ideologues of Nazism, we can say with confidence that the main role in building the state was given to men. The woman had become a mother, homemaker, house keeper. Yes, men were given a primary role, and women - a secondary one, but it should be noted at once that National Socialism understood the world around it as male.
The main goals of National Socialism were to increase the number of racially pure population. As well as the creation of jobs for men by releasing women from this area. For practical implementation of these objectives was adopted a number of laws.
The Nazi party wanted to be sure that the woman would perform her duties and stay at home, not work. To this end, the National Socialist Party had to ensure that women adhered to the way of life and beliefs approved by the party. The Nazi party used a number of means to show Germans how not only to be a beautiful mother but also an ideal woman.
Conclusion. The government used the full potential of propaganda that was directed to the artificial creation of the “mother cult “ in which a woman would get the proper respect. As a result of a significant number of measures there was a change in morality. There was a devaluation of women, she was considered only from a biological point of view, as one that can procreate. As a result, the “mother cult”, which promoted Nazi government, only to some extent contributed to the achievement of the goals.
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