Series 2 episode 1: Forced Sexual Labor Under Nazi Rule
In this episode of The Briefing Room, we sit down with Robert Sommer to uncover the suppressed history of forced sexual labor in Nazi concentration camps. We examine the system of camp brothels, the experiences of the women involved, and why this dark chapter remained a taboo subject for decades.
Key Topics
The System: How the SS organized sexual slavery as an incentive for prisoners.
Robert Sommer’s Research: Insights from his groundbreaking archival work.
Historical Silence: Why these victims were ignored in post-war commemorations.
Human Dignity: Confronting the reality of exploitation in the Holocaust.
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