Frauenbewegung in Deutschland 1848-1933

Emancipation from Guardianship: The Path to Women's Suffrage in Germany

Changing Gender Roles: The period from 1848 to 1933 is regarded as the century of women. Inspired by the revolutionary spirit, numerous women's movements emerged in Germany, advocating for equality, girls' education, and women's voting rights. "Women's Movement in Germany 1848-1933" traces the development from the first associations in the mid-19th century to the turning point marked by the Nazis' rise to power in 1933:

• The focus is on the history of the Federation of German Women's Associations (BDF) and the key figures associated with it.
• Brief biographies of important personalities in the German women's movement from the Vormärz period to the dissolution of the BDF.
• How significant was the difference between bourgeois and proletarian associations? Common focal points as well as differing views among individual members are analyzed.
• Quick overview thanks to information boxes at the beginning of each chapter.
• In-text notes and source references inspire further reading.

The History of Germany - Told from the Perspective of Women

Who were the women seeking alternatives to the traditional roles of housewife and mother? What motivated them to establish the first women's associations, and how did they ultimately succeed in fighting for women's suffrage? Historian Angelika Schaser has created a foundational resource for educators and students, as well as an engaging read for those interested in history. Her non-fiction book contributes to giving the first women's movement in Germany and its often-forgotten representatives a visible place in history.