Description
The Exiled Daughters of Eve
Book Summary
A rigorous and moving analysis of the historical neglect of the women who suffered the final years of repression under the Franco dictatorship. The work rescues from silence the stories of those Spanish women who, even after the arrival of democracy, continued to suffer torture, the forced sale of their children, and systematic degradation. A necessary testimony to understand that freedom did not arrive for everyone at the same time.
What is it about?
The book documents the reality of many women who, while Spanish society celebrated the end of the dictatorship, remained trapped in the death throes of a repressive system. Through detailed research, the author exposes how these women were subjected to inhumane practices, such as the theft of their babies by religious orders, physical and psychological humiliation, and social marginalization that extended beyond the Transition. The work not only recounts these facts but also denounces the inertia of a society that was slow to recognize their suffering.
Main Themes
- Gender-based repression during the late Franco era and the Transition
- Illegal theft and sale of children by religious and institutional networks
- Historical memory and justice for forgotten victims
- The double standards of a society that was advancing while marginalizing women
- Resilience and the fight for dignity in contexts of institutional violence
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in historical memory, gender studies, and the social history of Spain. Also for those seeking to understand the inequalities that persisted after the dictatorship and how they specifically affected women. It is essential reading for students of sociology, criminology, social work, and political science, as well as for anyone committed to the recovery of historical truth.
What this book provides
- A critical perspective on the myth of the Transition as an egalitarian process for all Spaniards
- Documentation of real cases of institutional violence against women, many of them silenced for decades
- Tools to understand the roots of certain injustices that still persist in today's society
- A tribute to the memory of the victims and a call to not repeat the mistakes of the past
Technical Data
- Author: CONSUELO GARCíA DEL CID GUERRA
- Publisher: ALGON EDITORES,S L
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: True stories, Society and culture: general, Sociology and anthropology, Social services and welfare, Criminology, Politics and government
- Collection: ALGON
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: June 2012
- Number of pages: 144
- Weight: 262 g
Editorial Review
A necessary work that sheds light on one of the darkest and least-told pages of our recent history. Its value lies in the ability to make the forgotten victims of a repression that did not end with the dictatorship visible, offering a documented testimony that invites critical reflection. Recommended for those looking for a committed, rigorous, and emotionally impactful read.