Nazi Germany: the myth of the innocent bystander
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Indifference, Compliance, and Ambivalence: A Divided Society in Nazi Germany
This chapter explores the factors that contributed to the indifference and acceptance of anti-Semitism in Nazi Germany, debunking the idea that Germans were inherently anti-Semitic. It discusses the reasons for disassociating from Jewish friends, compliance with discriminatory laws, and the growing apathy within society. The chapter also delves into the ambivalence among non-Jewish Germans who sympathized with the victims but still conformed to the Nazi system.
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