Title: Before the revolution : women's rights and right-wing politics in Nicaragua, 1821-1979 /
Authors: González-Rivera, Victoria, 1969-
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Women's rights Nicaragua History.; Women Political activity Nicaragua History.; Women Suffrage Nicaragua History.; Feminism Nicaragua History.; Women's right Nicaragua History.; Nicaragua Politics and government.
Abstract: "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.
Contents: Introduction -- Feminism before Somoza -- From feminism to partisan suffragist politics -- The aftermath of women's suffrage -- Somocista women's lives -- The activism and legacy of Nicolasa Sevilla -- Sex and somocismo -- Conclusion.