Women in the Holocaust

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The book provides an in-depth examination of women's experiences during the Holocaust, emphasizing how gender significantly influenced survival outcomes. It highlights the plight of pregnant women, those with young children, and individuals considered unfit for labor, who often faced immediate death in gas chambers. By addressing the complexities of gender roles, the study challenges common oversights and simplifications in the historical narrative of the Holocaust, offering a nuanced perspective on women's lives during this tragic period.