Women and Fascism by Martin Durham
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Overview: Ever since it came into existence in 1919, fascism’s relationship with women has been neither consistent nor predictable. Despite its male predominance and a popular perception of misogynist attitudes, the movement has, on several occasions, proved able to win large numbers of women both as voters and members. Martin Durham addresses this paradox by dispelling the myth that fascism uniformly upheld anti-feminist policies which wanted women firmly kept in the home, breeding an endless stream of children for the master race.
Martin Durham analyses the role of women in fascist organisations across Europe from the early 1920s to the present, with examples from Germany, Italy and France. Unusually, however, he gives special attention to British Fascism, and in doing so he offers valuable new perspectives. The author investigates women’s involvement as fundraisers and marchers, electoral candidates, branch officials and national leaders. Women were even involved as stewards at meetings and were trained in unarmed combat. The author also highlights women’s relationship to fascist policies on the birthrate, abortion and eugenics.
Women and Fascism breaks new ground by arguing that, in its efforts to recruit female members and increase its popularity, fascism has experienced serious internal conflicts regarding women’s rights. Indeed, on a number of occasions, political expediency has forced fascism to oppose traditionalist patriarchy and put forward policies which were deliberately intended to be seen not as denying women’s equality but as accepting and promoting it.
Genre: Non-Fiction > Educational
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