The JQ (Jewish Question)

The Jewish Question (JQ) refers to debates in 19th and early 20th-century Europe about the status, rights, and integration of Jewish people within society. It involved discussions on whether Jews should assimilate, maintain their distinct identity, or face exclusion. These debates often reflected broader issues of nationalism, anti-Semitism, and civil rights. Tragically, in Nazi Germany, the JQ was exploited to justify deeply racist and genocidal policies that led to the Holocaust. Today, the term is associated with these historical and ideological struggles, emphasizing the importance of understanding how prejudices and discrimination can escalate into violence.