Abstract:
The study aims at evaluating the role of Rubble Women as a civil society in
the nation building of Germany after the World War II. The research answer how does
rubble women contribute to provide sustainable peace after that massive war. The
devastating impact of World War II had left major cities in Germany in rubble, as such
the onus of rebuilding of the nation was on the shoulder of women bearing in mind,
that the population of women outnumber the population of men due to the loss of
several men while some others were prisoners of war, injured or not mentally fit for
meaningful contribution to their families and the society at large. The skewed
population of men ushered the rubble women that became a beacon of hope, also
making necessary sacrifices to ensure that Germany enjoyed sustained peace. The
activities of rubble women translated beyond the removal of rubble into other
humanitarian activities such as the running of soup kitchen, distribution of clothing,
supplies and provision of medical care and support to the vulnerable citizens of the
society. The work of rubble women contributed to also restoring the stability and
functionality of cities and communities affected by war through the reconstruction of
homes, infrastructure and public spaces, hence, laid a foundation for peaceful
coexisting and social cohesion.
