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This paper reviews and analyzes Jill Stephenson's book "Women in Nazi Germany." The paper summarizes the philosophy of Nazi ideology towards women and the role of domestication and maternity that women played, serving a greater goal of the security of the Nazi government. It explains the measures, incentives and propaganda that the Nazis used to convince the general population that this was an appropriate philosophy.

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"The women of Nazi Germany played an important role in the assimilation of fascist ideology. While the world outside of Germany perceives the Third Reich in a negative way, Jill Stephenson provides insight on the female role in Nazi Germany in her book Women in Nazi Germany. The book details the inner workings of family life, the benefits of assimilating to Hitler's laws and the role of leadership that women played during Hitler's reign. This book demonstrates the power of propaganda, and also depicts a gender defined society that was not perceived as a disparity, but rather empowered men and women to perform their roles for the preservation of..."

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