Question

compare and contrast the role of women in the French Revolution and Nazi Germany

Answer 1

Role of women in Nazi society followed the rules of a largely patriarchal or male-dominated society. Hitler hailed women as the most important citizen in his Germany, but this was true for only Aryan women who bred pure-blood, "desirable"Aryans. Motherhood was the only goal they were taught to reach for, apart from performing the stereotypical functions of managing the household and being good wives. This was in stark contrast to the role of women in the French Revolution where women led movements and fought for rights to education and equal wages. They were allowed to form political clubs, and schooling was made compulsory for them after the French Revolution.

Answer 2

Role of women in Nazi society was modelled on the principles of largely patriarchal or male-dominated society. Hitler hailed women as most important citizens, but this was limited to only Aryan women who bred pure-blood, 'desirable' Aryans. Motherhood was the only goal they were flight to strive for, in addition to performing the duties of managing the household and being good wives. This was in total contrast to the role of women in the French Revolution, Where women led movements and fought for the right to education and the right to equal wages as men. They could not be forced to marry against their will. They could also train for jobs, become artists or run small businesses. Schooling was made compulsory for them.