“…di fare bambini, Lavare i piatti stirare pannolini, Avere un uomo che fa da padrone, E ci proibisce la contraccezione!, Noi siamo stufe della pubblicità,
Che deforma la nostra realtà, Questa moderna schiavitù, Da oggi in poi non l’accettiamo più.” These impressive verses are quoted from a popular protest song written by theMovimento Femminista Romanoin 1973. It already gives us a certain impression of what women felt and thought during this time. The main question is why are they unsatisfied with their own lives which they see as a form of “modern slavery”? What makes Italian women’s lives so extremely unbearable that they have enough of their husbands and the public opinion about women’s lives in the Italian society like they chant in this protest song? The following paper will try to present the development of the Italian women’s liberation movement and how the historical context influenced women and their situation in the different regions of Italy. Furthermore, the aim of my term-paper is twofold. On the one hand I will try to describe and analyze the historical setting and background of Italy in the 1960s and early 1970s. On the other hand my term-paper includes the analysis of the women’s living conditions in Italy during the first decades after the Second World War and shows how economical and social changes caused a new way of consciousness and thinking within the Italian society. The main topic of the second part is a short presentation of the Italian women’s movement itself. An analysis of the contemporary living conditions is the main objective. Besides the introduction of the Italian women’s movement, I will try to present different points of view and individual aims of the single groups and how they tried to change the Italian society. In addition to this, the last chapter will pay attention to the different kinds of protest movements, trying to present some of the most important groups and unions. Nevertheless, the paper can only present a limited number of groups and movements regarding the rich diversity of the whole movement.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- I. Introduction
- II. Historical context
- II.1 From the “Italian miracle” to the “Apertura a sinistra”
- II.2 The 1960s and the “Hot autumn”
- II.3 Italy from 1970 to 1976
- III. The women's movement
- III.1 “Casa e chiesa”
- III.2 Regional diversity
- III.3 Fighting for their rights
- IV. Groups and movements
- IV.1 Unione Donne Italiane
- IV.2 Gruppo Demistificazione Autoritarismo (DEMAU)
- IV.3 Movimento di liberazione della donna
- IV.4 Lotta Femminista
- IV.5 Auto-consciousness groups
- V. Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the development of the Italian women’s liberation movement and analyzes how the historical context influenced women and their situations in different regions of Italy. It examines the historical setting and background of Italy in the 1960s and early 1970s, as well as the living conditions of women in the decades after World War II. The paper aims to demonstrate how economic and social changes led to new forms of consciousness and thinking within Italian society.
- The impact of the “Italian miracle” on women’s lives
- The emergence of new social and political movements in Italy
- The role of women in challenging traditional gender roles
- The diverse strategies employed by different women’s groups
- The historical context of the Italian women’s liberation movement
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter provides a historical overview of Italy from the late 1950s to 1976, focusing on the political system, societal changes, and the influence of the “Italian miracle”. It examines the impact of these factors on the emergence and development of the women’s liberation movement.
The second chapter delves into the Italian women’s movement, exploring the challenges women faced in a society where traditional gender roles remained dominant. It examines the diverse experiences and perspectives of women in different regions of Italy.
The third chapter analyzes various groups and movements within the women’s liberation movement, highlighting their different aims and strategies for social change. It presents some of the most important groups and unions, showcasing the diversity of the movement.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary focus of this paper is on the Italian women’s liberation movement, its historical context, and the diverse perspectives and strategies employed by different groups. Key themes include women’s rights, gender roles, social and political activism, the “Italian miracle”, and the changing Italian society in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Quote paper
- Constanze Ackermann (Author), 2005, "Noi siamo stufe.." The Italian women's liberation movement, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/60352
