Research Mentor(s)
Hsueh, Vicki, 1973-
Description
Mujeres Libres was an anarchist women's organization formed during the Spanish Civil War from 1936-1939 by women who were working to eliminate the rampant, hypocritical sexism within the anarchist movement. Although Mujeres Libres was only active for three years, they mobilized over 20,000 women who all recognized that anarchism and feminism go hand in hand. This paper argues that Mujeres Libres was a successful example of both anarchism and feminism in practice, and contemporary feminists should see the framework and philosophy of this organization as something to model their own women's liberation movement after.
Document Type
Event
Department
Political Science
Genre/Form
student projects; term papers
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Women anarchists--Spain; Women political activists--Spain; Women--Political activity--Spain--History--20th century
Subjects – Names (LCNAF)
Mujeres Libres (Organization : Spain)
Geographic Coverage
Spain
Type
Text
Keywords
Anarchism, feminism, Spain, Mujeres Libres, feminist, anarchist, Spanish Civil War, social movements, anarcha-feminism
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this documentation for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author's written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Included in
Mujeres Libres: Lessons on Anarchism and Feminism from Spain's Free Women
Mujeres Libres was an anarchist women's organization formed during the Spanish Civil War from 1936-1939 by women who were working to eliminate the rampant, hypocritical sexism within the anarchist movement. Although Mujeres Libres was only active for three years, they mobilized over 20,000 women who all recognized that anarchism and feminism go hand in hand. This paper argues that Mujeres Libres was a successful example of both anarchism and feminism in practice, and contemporary feminists should see the framework and philosophy of this organization as something to model their own women's liberation movement after.