Abstract
Heroism - "great bravery, putting others first even at your own peril". Heroine - "a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities". What made a woman a heroine during the Holocaust? What was considered "great bravery" under Nazi or collaborationist rule, in ghettos or camps, while hiding, or living under a false identity? What made women's heroism during the Holocaust different than that of men? Who determined (in hindsight) that someone was a heroine during the Holocaust? Was it Holocaust survivors who experienced firsthand similar situations - or those who had not? Those hearing about these actions after the war? None of these are easy questions to answer, and I will attempt to address them in my chapter.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Heroines of the Holocaust |
Subtitle of host publication | Reframing Resistance and Courage in Genocide |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
Pages | 17-29 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781003413011 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781032536620 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 29 Nov 2024 |
Externally published | Yes |
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