An exploration of the history of feminist activism in Nicaragua. Looks at the role of women in conservative politics and the Somoza regime"--Provided by publisher.
Radical Women in Latin America is a collection of original essays by scholars from a variety of disciplines -- anthropology, history, and political science -- on the political activism of women from both the left and the right. The stories of these radical women challenge traditional portrayals of men as violent and women as inherently peaceful. This volume forces us to confront the fact that there is no automatic sisterhood among women, even ...