The following term paper deals with the life of children and youth in the Third Reich. Influenced by the National Socialism and Adolf Hitler’s ideologies of a “perfect German”, the youth was taught racism and Nazi ideologies. You can say they were brainwashed and they were educated to fight for their country in wars. The adolescents believed they were doing the right thing by joining youth organizations and going to Nazi elite schools, such as the Adolf-Hitler-School. What the youth was taught in those establishments back then seems unconceivable to us today. The young people were educated to become racists and warriors. They were even convinced that it was good to be that kind of person and Germany would be proud of them.
The central question I want to treat with this term paper is: How was it possible to control the mind of the German People and leading them to go to war?
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Hitler's Way to Power
- Ideologies and Aims
- Educational Work of Hitler
- Everyday Life of Children and Youth
- The Hitler Youth
- Organization and Structure
- Joining Incentives
- Educational Focus
- Impact on the Wehrmacht
- Rejection and Resistance
- The League of German Girls
- The Hitler Youth
- Conclusion
Objectives and Key Themes
This term paper examines the influence of National Socialism and Adolf Hitler's ideologies on the lives of children and youth in the Third Reich. It aims to explore how these ideologies shaped their daily lives, their education, and their role in the Nazi regime.
- The impact of Nazi ideologies on youth education and upbringing
- The role of organizations like the Hitler Youth and the League of German Girls
- The indoctrination of youth into Nazi beliefs and their contribution to the war effort
- The limitations and challenges of resisting Nazi influence
- The long-term consequences of the Nazi regime on German youth
Chapter Summaries
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of children and youth in the Third Reich, highlighting the influence of National Socialism and Adolf Hitler's ideologies. It raises the central question of how the German people were controlled and led to war.
- Hitler's Way to Power: This chapter explores the rise of the National Socialist party under Adolf Hitler, focusing on the ideologies and aims of the party. It discusses the key concepts of anti-Semitism, racial ideology, habitat ideology, and the leadership principle, which formed the foundation of Nazi ideology.
- Everyday Life of Children and Youth: This chapter delves into the daily experiences of children and youth under Nazi rule. It examines the structure, incentives, and educational focus of the Hitler Youth, exploring how it influenced young people's lives. The chapter also discusses the role of the League of German Girls and the challenges faced by those who resisted Nazi influence.
Keywords
The primary keywords and concepts explored in this term paper include: National Socialism, Adolf Hitler, Nazi ideology, anti-Semitism, racial ideology, habitat ideology, leadership principle, Hitler Youth, League of German Girls, indoctrination, war effort, resistance, and the Third Reich.
- Quote paper
- Paul Guyet (Author), 2016, Influence on the Children and Youth in the Third Reich by National Socialism and Ideologies, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/317400
