Heroes, martyrs, and mothers
Subtitle: gender identity politics in Nicaragua, 1979-1999
By: Lorraine Bayard de Volo.
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Baltimore
Language: eng
Number of pages: 293
Subjects: Comité de Madres de Héroes y Mártires. Matagalpa; Women and war -- Nicaragua -- History -- 20th century; Women in politics -- Nicaragua -- History -- 20th century; Nicaragua -- Politics and government -- 1937-1979; Nicaragua -- Politics and government -- 1979-1990; Nicaragua -- Politics and government -- 1990-
Description: Founded during the Nicaraguan revolution, the Mothers of Heroes and Martyrs of Matagalpa comprises women who supported the revolution but did not carry guns. The author focuses on the group to explore 'maternal identity politics'.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.