CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2021
| Author | Neier, Julia-Katharina |
|---|---|
| Title | German Acculturated Jews As Bridge Builders. Socialism In Red Vienna (1919-1934) |
| Summary | The first free elections in May 1919 marked the beginning of an internationally respected reform project. 'Red Vienna' aimed at a profound, lasting improvement in the living conditions of the population and especially of the workers. The leadership of the Social Democratic Workers' Party consisted largely of atheist bourgeois individuals of Jewish heritage. If we talk about During the era of 'Red Vienna', about 9.1 per cent persons of Jewish faith lived in Vienna. This was a very heterogeneous group, all social classes and professions, different beliefs and political views. This work raises the question of the self-image and the image of others and to what extent, or if at all, Jewish and socialist doctrine can complement each other when their bearers actively oppose their socialization. When we talk about the pioneers of the welfare state today, they are often forgotten or robbed of their identity. What remains of Red Vienna are the municipal buildings. Yet it is precisely the intellectual interdisciplinary theories for a better society that are the basis for community building. This work endeavours to take a more intimate look at 'Red Vienna' and the self-chosen identities of its protagonists. |
| Supervisor | Miller, Michael Laurence |
| Department | History MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2021/neier_julia.pdf |
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