Hogan, Caelainn

Republic of Shame: How Ireland Punished 'Fallen Women' and Their Children

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ISBN 13:: 9780241984123
author:: Hogan, Caelainn
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Penguin Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, Modern, 20th Century,
Condition:: New
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The Republic of Shame: Stories from Ireland's Institutions for 'Fallen Women' In the late 20th century, a network of institutions operated in Ireland, concealing, punishing and exploiting women deemed 'fallen'. The Magdalene laundries and mother-and-baby homes were notorious for their harsh conditions. High mortality rates were recorded, and the discovery of a mass infant grave at one such home brought international attention. Caelainn Hogan's book sheds light on this shameful chapter in Ireland's history, drawing on interviews with survivors, members of the institutions' religious orders, priests and bishops, as well as her own research into Church and state documents. Her account is a powerful exploration of how an entire society colluded in this repressive system. Hogan's reporting and writing offer a startling and often moving portrayal of the damage inflicted on those who suffered within these institutions.

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