burschenschaften

Right-Wing German Student Groups Debating 'Nazi-Style Race Code'

Lauri Apple · 06/18/11 02:49PM

The Burschenschaften are secretive, mostly-male German student groups whose members wear 19th-century outfits, hold beer-drinking and sword-fighting contests, and prove their manhood via facial scars. This week they've been making headlines because of some leaked documents that shed light on the racist views held by many of their leaders.