Discuss the ways in which Germany reduced unemployment in the year 1933-1939

While statistically unemployment went down in Germany because a number of schemes, it was also in part due to the exclusion and bias of statistics, particularly on behalf of minorities and women.The Nazi party introduced massive job schemes in Germany, including building a massive autobahn system, and reintroducing conscription. While these were for very low pay, they fed and clothed workers, as well as bringing down unemployment and allowing them to support their families, albeit minimally. Furthermore, it gave German workers a sense of purpose, increasing sentiments of nationalism, leaving them more inclined to trust and support the Nazi party.However, the Nazi party began to exclude "non Germans" and women from statistics, removing them from their jobs and replacing them with "real Germans". As women were forced to return tot he household, and minorities such as gypsies and Jews were fired on the base of their identity, statistics seemingly went up for the majority of Germans, however at the terrible expense and oppression of others.In conclusion, while it is true that Germany introduced job schemes that help reduce unemployment and foster economic prosperity, this was also done through illegitimate means, leading to unfortunate ramifications for minorities and women.

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