Nazis' Pursuit of the Perfect Race

3042 Words7 Pages
bulb-icon

Recommended: Essay on life of women in nazi germany

Nazis' Pursuit of the Perfect Race

The organization of the argument of this paper is not particularly imaginative since this writer “lists” elements in a strictly sequential order, but he or she demonstrates familiarity with a wide range of documents and concepts of the Reader while working closely with the specific language of the document he or she is presenting.

1. Remember that you are a German.

2. If you are genetically healthy you should not remain unmarried.

3. Keep your body pure.

4. You should keep your mind and spirit pure.

5. As a German choose only a spouse of the same or Nordic blood.

6. In choosing a spouse ask about his ancestors.

7. Health is also a precondition for physical beauty.

8. Marry only for love.

9. Don't look for a playmate but for a companion for marriage.

10. You should want to have as many children as possible." (CR 286)

This document, the "Ten Commandments for Choosing a Spouse" from the "Advice Center for the Improvement of Genetic and Racial Health" of the Aryan society, is a compilation of recommendations to reinforce the position of the "Nazi policy of pursing racial purity" (Ellis, Esler 365). It was published in 1934 as Nazi propaganda to influence the public to move towards the Nazi government's ideal society of Aryans. The problem in executing this plan was that the restrictions placed by the Nazi government against non-citizens caused the marriage rate to decline. In achieving this dream, Hitler tried to redefine gender roles in Nazi Germany in order to return the woman to the household and "restore her to her true profession - motherhood" (Ellis, Esler 365). The "Ten Commandments for Choosing a Spouse" is an example of Hitler's campaign towards his Aryan utopian society. Even though the high school textbook claims that women took secondary roles in Nazi Germany, women were so important to the

Show More
Related

  • The Nazi Hunters Chapter Summary

    743 Words  | 2 Pages

    Michael Boehmcke Mrs. Vermillion AP Language and Composition 16 March 2018 The Search for A Killer In 1939, Nazi Germany invaded Poland, initiating World War II, as well as laying the ground work for what became known as the Final Solution to the Jewish Question, the German extermination of millions of European Jews. In The Nazi Hunters, Neal Bascomb describes the hunt after the war for Adolf Eichmann, the Nazi who oversaw the deliverance of the Jews to the extermination camps.

    Read More

  • Nazis' Attempts to Eliminate Jews in Europe from 1941 Onwards

    1728 Words  | 4 Pages

    capable of killing tens of thousands of Jews in a few days and the gas

    Read More

  • Nazi Dehumanizing Ways

    527 Words  | 2 Pages

    Everyone is different and that is what makes the world a wonderful place, at least one would think. But 1944 and 1945 German folks called Nazis discriminated against anyone that was different from them. Nazi soldiers made people feel less o f a person, all because they believed in different faiths. In the story The Night written by Elie Wiesel, a holocaust survivor he tells of the dehumanizing ways of the Nazi soldiers and how they made Jews feel less of a person day by day. Jewish people were at the very top for being different; they were hated by the Nazis. It was believed that everything bad that ever happened were the Jews fault. They went through unfair treatment just because of their religion.

    Read More

  • Dehumanisation and the Holocaust

    500 Words  | 1 Pages

    All the Jews had to wear all the same clothing so that they could be

    Read More

  • The Role Of Racism In Nazi Germany

    165 Words  | 1 Pages

    n January of 1933 the Nazi regime took control of Germany with the belief that Germans were “racially superior.” Throughout this time period called the Holocaust, which is a Greek word meaning “sacrifice by fire,” the Jewish people were deemed inferior, and were the main threat to the German racial community. Though the Holocaust was a systematic and bureaucratic war, racism is what fueled the persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime. Racism is defined as “a belief or doctrine that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race.” This framework of racism was what Hitler believed would “carve out a vast European empire.” (Perry,

    Read More

  • Joan of Arc

    2225 Words  | 5 Pages

    Joan of Arc can be seen through the eyes of two very different of thinking. One would be that she was a witch and possessed, and the other would be that she was a true saint.

    Read More

  • Joan Of Arc: The Life Of Joan Of Arc

    796 Words  | 2 Pages

    Even though Joan was dead her family wanted a new trial for Joan against all the charges that were brought against her. She was given a second trial granted by Pope Callistus III for her in 1456 where she was pronounced innocent. Many years later in 1475 King Louis XI eventually gave in and signed a treaty with England and the Hundred Years’ War was finally over. While Joan never got to live to see her victory in ending the Hundred Year War she was soon known for being France’s national heroine. in 1920, Joan was canonized and was given the title of Saint Joan of Arc by Pope Benedict XV. Joan of Arc made many positive differences all through her faith in God even through her many hardships.

    Read More

  • An Analysis Of Jane Harrison's Rainbows End

    1190 Words  | 3 Pages

    Discuss this view with detailed reference to your prescribed text and ONE other related text of

    Read More

  • Theory Of Dissociative Identity Disorder

    888 Words  | 2 Pages

    However, there are two major theories that give an understanding in the cause of DID. The Post-Traumatic model of DID suggests that it originates from severe trauma during childhood or adolescence. This trauma can be disorganized attachment, chronic neglect, and abuse (Vissia 2016). These experiences cause the formation of alters within the person as a defense mechanism. The second theory is known as the sociocognitive model, also known as the fantasy model (1). This model suggests that people who are diagnosed with DID are the product of their environment. Meaning, they are influenced by social and cultural factors that create or maintain the disorder. In this model, the person does not know, or think, that they have alters until it is suggested by a professional or another person in the patient’s life. It is at that point, they begin to believe that the do have alters which leads to diagnosis of DID. Unfortunately, the long-term prognosis for DID is not great, regardless of treatment method. However, there are treatment methods that can improve the symptoms. Ultimately, it is possible for alters to fuse, in others words they merge into their host personality. Yet they very rarely become unified

    Read More

  • Nazi Eugenics and Racial Hygiene

    1198 Words  | 3 Pages

    Those with negative, undesirable, or inferior traits may be discouraged from having offspring. They may be sterilized, or undergo dangerous medical procedures or operations with high mortality rates. I chose this topic because it appealed to me and seemed interesting. In the following paragraphs, the tactics, methods, and propaganda the Nazi’s used will be exposed. Adolf Hitler (the Führer or leader of the Nazi party) “believed that a person's characteristics, attitudes, abilities, and behavior were determined by his or her so-called racial make-up.”

    Read More

  • Dissociative Identity Disorder

    1453 Words  | 3 Pages

    You wake up, walk into your living room, look around, and your house looks as though you have had a wild party. You pick up your journal and it looks as though a child has written in it. You walk to your closet and see cloths you would never wear, but you live alone and you do not remember having anyone over. The date is March 19th, but the last day you remember is March 1st. This is a common occurrence to someone living with Dissociative identity disorder. There is a lot of controversy surrounding whether or not Dissociative identity disorder is real. Although there are many similarities between DID and other personality and dissociative disorders, DID is a very real and serious mental disorder.

    Read More

  • Dissociative Identity Disorder

    1290 Words  | 3 Pages

    My topic of choice for this research paper is Dissociative Identity Disorder or DID. This appellation is rather new; therefore, most are more familiar with the disorder's older, less technical name: Multiple Personality Disorder or MPD. When first presented with the task of selecting a topic on which to center this paper, I immediately dismissed Dissociative Identity Disorder (which for the sake of brevity will be referred to as DID for the remainder of this paper) as a viable topic due to the sheer scope of the disorder. However after an exhaustive examination of other prospective topics, I found myself back at my original choice. There are several reasons why I chose DID. The foremost of which is the widespread fascination of this disorder by many different types of people; most of whom otherwise have no interest in psychology or its associated fields. One would be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t been captivated at one time or another by the extraordinary, all too well known symptoms of this disorder. This fascination… dare I say ‘allure’ to this disorder is exemplified by the myriad of motion pictures that have been produced based on cases, real or fictitious, of DID. Another reason for my choice is what I feel is the insufficiency of effective treatments for DID. Despite what is known about this disorder, (which is relatively a lot) there are only two chief treatments for DID; the first and most prevalent is psychotherapy; also known as ”talk therapy”, the second is medication. The third and final reason for my choice is my own enchantment with DID. I must admit that ever since I read about Sue Tinker, a woman who was diagnosed with over 200 different personalities. In writing this paper I hope to discover more about this disorder and perhaps be able to identify a few areas that I feel might require more research on the part of psychologists specializing in DID.

    Read More

  • Essay On Nazi Germany A Totalitarian State

    2864 Words  | 6 Pages

    MODERN HISTORY – RESEARCH ESSAY “To what extent was Nazi Germany a Totalitarian state in the period from 1934 to 1939?” The extent to which Nazi Germany was a totalitarian state can be classed as a substantial amount. With Hitler as Fuhrer and his ministers in control of most aspects of German social, political, legal, economical, and cultural life during the years 1934 to 1939, they mastered complete control and dictation upon Germany. In modern history, there have been some governments, which have successfully, and others unsuccessfully carried out a totalitarian state. A totalitarian state is one in which a single ideology is existent and addresses all aspects of life and outlines means to attain the final goal, government is run by a single mass party through which the people are mobilized to muster energy and support.

    Read More

  • Joan of Arc

    1349 Words  | 3 Pages

    “Saint Joan” is filled with many religious characters but the only one who truly believes they are doing God's work is Joan. Even though there is no proof that Joan is hearing these voices...

    Read More

  • Odysseus the Hero

    738 Words  | 2 Pages

    Odysseus’ story has been re-told, passed on, and admired for generations on end. This story not only shows a story of doing what you think is right, but it also show the story of one of the worlds most known hero. Odysseus is a strong hero, showing strength, courage, and weakness, which are all traits of many other heroes. Not only does he have these traits, but he is able to understand what is right for the whole group. He makes sacrifices that may be saddening and cause a loss, but help in the long run. But most memorable is the amount of cunning and wit he showed throughout the story, a reminder of all the epic things he did.

    Read More

More about Nazis' Pursuit of the Perfect Race

Open Document