Forced Sex Work in the Concentration Camps of the Nazis

This study broaches the issue of sexual violence during the regime of the Nazis. While officially persecuting street prostitution, brothel systems were developed inside the concentration camps. This was due to a functional change of the camps. Around 1941 the prisoners were expected to work effectively in service of the arms industry. For this purpose the SS established a reward system for those who were characterized by extraordinary effort etc., and the best privilege to be earned was a visit at the camp brothel. Consequently, female prisoners were used as sex workers in numerous camps. The publishers describe development, function and general setup of this further cruel dimension of the Nazi regime.