Beiträge zu Feminismus, Antisemitismus und Nationalsozialismus im 19./20. Jahrhundert: Vol. 9.
National Socialist groups of the German Women's League Abroad existed in many European and non-European countries, such as Guatemala, Chile, Brazil, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Japan, the British Mandate of Palestine and many more. Founded in August 1933, the new overseas organization was a counterpart to the NS Women's League in Germany with the declared goal to unite all Nazi women abroad who were ready to knit, bake and mother for the German ethnic community. In 1941, the new league consisted of more than 300 local group leaders and nearly 3,000 assistants and had organized more than 35,000 meetings and gatherings. Researchers and readers who are interested in the worldwide propagation of German National Socialism can easily find various articles about the body's activity abroad. However, what is still lacking is an introductory, general summary of the organization. To fill this academic void, the book offers an overview of the founding and development of the association as well as details of its program and conceptualization. The second part of the study seeks to clearly and colorfully depict the establishment, activities and events of the German Women's League Abroad in the British Mandate of Palestine, based on documents and photos from archives in Germany and Israel.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Preface
- Introduction: Landscape of Women's Associations in Germany until 1933
- I. The NS Women's League Abroad
- 1. Foundation and Management
- 2. Tasks and Activities
- 3. Membership Regulation
- 4. Leadership Training Courses
- 5. Conclusion Part I: Vision and Mission of NS Women Abroad
- II. The German Women's League Abroad in Palestine
- 1. Germans in Palestine
- 2. Establishment of local NS Women's Groups in Palestine
- 3. Further Development
- 4. Program, Activities and Projects
- 5. For the Good of the Racial Community
- 6. Conclusion Part II: Epilogue
- Acknowledgements
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The objective of this work is to provide an overview of the Auslandsdeutsche Frauenschaft (GWLA), a Nazi women's organization, and to analyze its activities in Palestine. The work utilizes primary sources such as the Jahrbuch der Auslands-Organisation der NSDAP, Mitteilungsblätter der Leitung der Auslands-Organisation, and the Nachrichtendienst der NS-Frauenschaft, as well as archival materials from Israel and Germany. The book aims to fill a gap in the existing literature, offering a comprehensive study of the GWLA's origins, objectives, and activities.
- The origins and development of the GWLA
- The objectives and activities of the GWLA
- The role of the GWLA in promoting Nazi ideology
- The activities of the GWLA in Palestine
- The impact of the GWLA on German women abroad
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first part of the study provides an overview of the founding and development of the GWLA, highlighting details of its activities, administrative regulations, and conceptualization. The second part focuses on the GWLA's establishment, activities, and events in Palestine, utilizing documents and photographs from the Israel State Archives, Yad Vashem, and the Temple Society in Germany. This chapter delves into the specific contexts of the GWLA in Palestine, examining its engagement with local communities and the propagation of Nazi ideology in that specific environment.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this work include the Auslandsdeutsche Frauenschaft (GWLA), Nazi women's organization, Nazi ideology, Palestine, German women abroad, nationalism, imperialism, antisemitism, and the Third Reich.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the German Women's League Abroad (GWLA)?
Founded in 1933, it was a National Socialist organization for German women living outside Germany, aiming to promote Nazi ideology worldwide.
What were the main activities of the GWLA?
The league organized meetings focused on "knitting, baking, and mothering" for the German ethnic community, while spreading political propaganda.
How active was the GWLA in the British Mandate of Palestine?
The book depicts the establishment of local groups in Palestine, their events, and their role in the racial community of German settlers.
How many members did the league have?
By 1941, the league consisted of over 300 local leaders and thousands of assistants, organizing tens of thousands of gatherings globally.
What primary sources were used for this research?
The study is based on documents from archives in Germany and Israel, including the Jahrbuch der Auslands-Organisation der NSDAP.
- Quote paper
- Dr. Heidemarie Wawrzyn (Author), 2015, Knitting, Baking and Mothering for the Fatherland, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/294913
