Before the revolution
Subtitle: women's rights and right-wing politics in Nicaragua, 1821-1979
By: Victoria Gonzalez-Rivera
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: University Park, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780271048703
Subjects: Politics and government; History; Women's right; Feminism; Suffrage; Political activity; Women
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Feminism before Somoza; title: From feminism to partisan suffragist politics; title: The aftermath of women's suffrage; title: Somocista women's lives; title: The activism and legacy of Nicolasa Sevilla; title: Sex and somocismo; title: Conclusion.