Civil War - Women Flashcards
(17 cards)
What happened to gender roles in the nationalist zone
reverted back e.g. if men refused to serve then ridiculed or prisoned
What were women not allowed to do in Nationalist zones
wear makeup/trousers or divorce
What was outlawed in Nationalist zones
Divorce + Homosexuality
How many members of the Seccion Feminica were there in 1939
1939 - 580,000 members
What were the two groups women could join on the nationalist side
Carlist Margaritas + seccion feminica
What role were women given in Civil War for nationalists
Marginal
made munitions but unpaid
What were women integral in Nationalist areas
Franco propaganda
What was Dolores Ibarruri nickname
La Pasionaria
What did Dolores Ibarruri do
Made powerful speeches in parliament + public
What group encouraged women to fight on front lines for republic
POUM
Who was Frederica Montseny
Minister of Health - helped legislation of Abortion
What was the name of the group that fought to end prostitution in republic zone
Free Women
How many members of the Free women were there
20,000 (try to stop prostitution)
What was the AMA (republican group)
Women against Fascism
(but still traditional)
How many members of the AMA were there
50,000 members
how many women served in militias for the Republic
less than 1000
What roles did Women serve in the Republic
Nurses + organised orphanages
