Title: Heroes, martyrs, and mothers
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'.
Subjects: Comité de Madres de Héroes y Mártires, Comité de Madres de Héroes y Mártires. Matagalpa, History, Politics and government, Women and war, Women in politics, Frauenbewegung, Women, Political activity, Women, political activity, Nicaragua, politics and government
Places: Nicaragua
Time periods: 1937-1979, 1979-1990, 1990-, 20th century