“Something very unique about Germany is that once you are suspected or accused of having worked for the Stassi, it doesn't matter if you were 18-years-old, or a child, or an adult back then. Even if you deny it you won't get rid of this suspicion.” IfsYearsChildrenMatterUniqueAdultsDenyGermanySuspicionAccused Author:Christian Schwochow
“In East Germany it was very normal for a woman to go out and work even if she had children. A few weeks after giving birth women would return to their normal working life. We never had housewives in East Germany.” IfsGivingChildrenWeekReturnBirthNormalEastGermanyHousewifeGiving BirthWorking LifeEast Germany Author:Christian Schwochow