Description
MICAELA CHALMETA
Book Summary
This biography of Micaela Chalmeta, known by the pseudonym Amparo Martí, recovers the figure of a key woman in the promotion of cooperativism and socialism in the first third of the 20th century. The reader will discover the trajectory of a tireless activist who participated in rallies and conferences throughout Catalonia, founded the Socialist Women's Group of Barcelona, and promoted female mobilization during the Second Republic. An essential portrait for understanding the roots of the women's emancipation movement in Catalonia.
What is it about?
The book focuses on the life and activism of Micaela Chalmeta, a woman who used the pseudonym Amparo Martí to spread the ideas of cooperativism and socialism. The work details her active participation in rallies and conferences throughout Catalonia, as well as her fundamental role in the foundation of the Socialist Women's Group of Barcelona. As a member of the Modelo Siglo XX cooperative, Chalmeta promoted the mobilization of women, especially following the right to vote during the Second Republic. Commissioned by the Women's Cooperative Propaganda Group, she translated the pamphlet "La cesta de la compra" (The Shopping Basket), a sign of her commitment to public outreach. Through articles and documents, the book recovers her militancy in alternatives based on cooperation, socialism, and feminism, placing her within the social context of her time.
Main Themes
- Historical biography of pioneer women in the Catalan cooperative and socialist movement.
- The role of women in political and social propaganda during the first third of the 20th century.
- Female emancipation and the struggle for equality in Catalonia.
- The relationship between cooperativism, socialism, and feminism as social alternatives.
- Female mobilization derived from the conquest of the right to vote during the Second Republic.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is ideal for readers interested in the history of Catalonia, the cooperative movement, the biographies of relevant women, and the struggle for female emancipation. It is also a recommended read for those studying socialism and feminism in the 20th century, as well as for anyone who wants to learn about lesser-known but fundamental figures of our social and political history.
What this book offers
- Recovers the memory of a key, often forgotten, female figure of Catalan cooperativism and socialism.
- Offers a detailed view of the mobilization of women during the Second Republic.
- Provides historical context on the social and political struggles of the first third of the 20th century in Catalonia.
- Shows the connection between cooperativism, socialism, and feminism as movements of emancipation.
- Includes documents and articles that illustrate the author's militancy and thought.
Technical Sheet
- Author: DUCH I PLANA, MONTSERRAT
- Publisher: COSSET·NIA
- Language: Cat
- Subject: BIOGRAPHY: GENERAL, BIOGRAPHY: HISTORICAL, POLITICS AND MILITARY
- Collection: COOPERATIVISTES CATA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: April 2009
- Number of pages: 96
- Weight: 237 g
Editorial Review
This work is a valuable contribution to the recovery of the historical memory of women in the Catalan cooperative and socialist movement. It is recommended for those looking for a short but well-documented biography that highlights the figure of Micaela Chalmeta and her role in the struggle for female emancipation. A book that, despite its short length, offers a clear and useful vision of a period and ideas fundamental to the social history of Catalonia.