Paula Müller-Otfried
Paula Müller-Otfried | |
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Müller-Otfried c. 1932 | |
| Born | Pauline Sophie Christiane Müller 7 June 1865 |
| Died | 8 January 1946 (aged 80) |
| Occupations | Politician, social reformer, women's rights activist |
| Known for | Chairwoman of the German Evangelical Women's Association (DEF); Member of the Reichstag (1920–1932) |
| Political party | DNVP |
| Awards | Red Cross Medal (Prussia), War Merit Cross (Prussia), Honorary Doctorate in Theology (University of Göttingen, 1930) |
Paula Müller-Otfried (born Pauline Sophie Christiane Müller; June 7, 1865 – January 8, 1946) was a German social reformer, politician, and leading figure in the Protestant women’s movement. As long-time chairwoman of the German Evangelical Women’s Association (DEF), she promoted Christian-based social work, women's vocational training, and moral reform. Initially an opponent of women’s suffrage, she later served as a Reichstag member for the German National People's Party (DNVP) from 1920 to 1932, advocating for youth welfare and support for small pensioners. She was known for bridging conservative religious values with emerging roles for women in public life and was awarded an honorary doctorate in theology in 1930.