Das Deutsche Mädel (German: [das ˈdɔʏtʃə ˈmɛːdl̩]; The German Girl) was the Nazi propaganda magazine aimed at girls, particularly members of League of German Girls.[1] In fact, it was the official organ of the League.[2][3] The magazine was published on a monthly basis between 1933 and 1942.[2][4]

Unlike the adventure orientation of Der Pimpf, intended for Hitler Youth, Das deutsche Mädel urged hiking, tending the wounded, hard work in factories, and preparing for motherhood.[1] On the other hand, in contrast to the woman's magazine with some propaganda, NS-Frauen-Warte, it placed far more emphasis on the strong and active German woman; health, education, service, and sports all featured, and famous women depicted included doctors, athletes, poets, and pilots.[5]

Articles in it included describing a speech by Jutta Rüdiger when she was appointed to lead The League of German Girls,[6] telling the girls who had just joined the Jungmädelbund of their duties to Germany,[7] and a story of how Young Girls had ensured that a dead father's promise to his son was fulfilled.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c "German Propaganda Archive: The German Girl". Calvin University. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Magazines". BDM History. Archived from the original on 16 May 2015. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
  3. ^ Kate Lacey (1996). Feminine Frequencies: Gender, German Radio, and the Public Sphere, 1923-1945. University of Michigan Press. p. 122. ISBN 0-472-06616-1.
  4. ^ Gill James (21 December 2011). "Das Deutsche Mädel 1933-1942". The House on Schellberg Street. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
  5. ^ Leila J. Rupp, Mobilizing Women for War, p. 45, ISBN 0-691-04649-2, OCLC 3379930
  6. ^ "The Tasks of the BDM in the Year 1938"
  7. ^ "You Have the Best Examples"
  8. ^ "Because Father Had Promised"

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