Nazi Influence On German Culture

German youth of the 1930’s and 1940’s were heavily influenced by German culture and historic norms of German society. Adults in their roles as parents and teachers were the main influencers of children and their behavior at home and at school. They taught children about the greatness of Germany prior to World War I (WWI). Over time though, many parents and teachers began to use the same message as the Nazi party for fear that if they didn’t they would lose their jobs or be penalized in other ways. This assumption of the Nazi message by adults became part of friendships and peer pressure and influenced families and children by emphasizing the benefits of the Nazi party. Over time, military service which was not very popular, became seen as …show more content…
Propaganda is the use of media to promote particular points of view. The Nazis recognized the power of technology as a means of spreading their propaganda. The radio was mainly used not only to create uniformity of thought, but also to encourage people to agree with the Nazi 's concept of national community. Film propaganda was believed to be able to influence people 's thoughts and beliefs, but not necessarily their actions. Nazis used aggressive advertising in all areas to promote Nazi ideology, which caused people to act on their new …show more content…
Propaganda conveyed an ideological viewpoint that focused on nationalism, or pride in Germany. Militarism through the use of uniforms and formal organizations gave people a sense of belonging. Declaring the supremacy of the Aryan race made Germans feel special and confident. Using Anti-Semitism to blame Jews for the downfall of Germany in the 1920s gave people a scapegoat. The cult built around the Fuhrer was a tool to make Hitler a god-like figure. The Reich Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda in Germany was the instigator of all official information. Censorship was on one of its major tools and gave it total control over what people saw and