THE MAGDALENE WOMEN: The Untold Story Of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries And How Thousands Of Women Vanished Behind Convent Walls. - Couverture souple

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9798342042666: THE MAGDALENE WOMEN: The Untold Story Of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries And How Thousands Of Women Vanished Behind Convent Walls.
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ISBN 13 : 9798342042666
Editeur : Independently published, 2024

Synopsis

They called them "fallen women," but they were daughters, sisters, and mothers—thirty thousand Irish women who disappeared into convent-run laundries, many never to emerge or be heard from again.THE MAGDALENE WOMEN uncovers one of Ireland's most haunting institutional scandals, where, for over two centuries, women and girls were imprisoned in Magdalene Laundries under the guise of moral reform.
From the discovery of 155 unmarked graves in Dublin to the survivors who finally broke decades of silence, this book exposes the full scope of the Magdalene Laundries' operations and their lasting impact on Irish society. Through personal narratives and official records, readers will witness the journey from institutional abuse to national reckoning, including the landmark 2013 state apology and the ongoing fight for justice.
You will discover:

  • First-hand accounts from survivors that have never been published before
  • The economic exploitation behind the façade of moral rehabilitation.
  • How survivors organized to demand recognition and compensation
  • Ireland's changing response to this dark chapter of its history
This meticulously researched account goes beyond headlines to show how thousands of women survived, resisted, and eventually exposed a system designed to silence them. Their story, long suppressed, now stands as a testament to human resilience and the power of truth to overcome institutional denial.
For anyone seeking to understand modern Ireland, women's history, or institutional abuse, THE MAGDALENE WOMEN provides essential insights into how societies enable and confront systemic injustice. This isn't just a historical account—it's an urgent reminder of why we must listen to survivors and protect the vulnerable.

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Éditeur
Independently published
Date d'édition
2024
Langue
anglais
ISBN 13 
9798342042666
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
48
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