This social and cultural history of girls in the German youth movements in the pre-Nazi era brings fascinating new light to bear on the history of the German youth movements. It contributes to our wider understanding of girlhood in the period, and investigates how mentalities, collective identities and German nationalism developed in the three decades before the Nazi period.
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Dr. Marion E.P. de Ras is a Faculty member in the Education Department at the University of Applied Sciences Amsterdam and an affiliated member of the Cornelia Goethe Center at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main. She is also a freelance academic and writer. She can be reached at m.de.ras@hva.nl and at http://hva.academia.edu/MarionEPdeRas.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Hardcover, xiii + 243 pages, NOT ex-library. Minor handling wear, book looks unread. Clean and bright throughout with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps, firmly bound. Issued without a dust jacket. -- An important academic work that explores the intersections of gender, body politics, and nationalism in early 20th-century Germany, this book delves into the experiences of young girls in the German Youth Movement and how these experiences shaped and were shaped by broader social and political currents. The author examines how the movement, which initially aimed to promote physical health, outdoor activity, and communal living, also played a crucial role in defining and regulating femininity and national identity. Through detailed historical analysis, the book highlights the ways in which girls were encouraged to embody specific ideals of femininity that aligned with nationalist goals. Key topics include the promotion of physical fitness and natural beauty as patriotic duties, the cultivation of traditional gender roles, and the impact of these practices on the girls' personal identities and societal roles. The book also looks at how the movement's ideals were both embraced and resisted by the girls themselves. "Body, Femininity and Nationalism" is a valuable resource for students studying gender studies, history, and sociology. It provides a nuanced understanding of how gender and nationalism intersected in the German Youth Movement, offering insights into the ways in which social movements can influence personal and collective identities. An essential reading for anyone interested in the complexities of gender politics and national ideology in historical contexts. Seller Inventory # 009922
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