La Femme Française et L'empire : Textes Choisis et Commentés / Marie-Paule Ha.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ha, Marie-Paule, 1953- author.

Series:

Autrement mêmes.

Autrement Mêmes Series

Language:

French

Subjects (All):

Women--Colonization.

Women.

Women--France--Biography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (253 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Paris : L'Harmattan, [2020]

Summary:

Marie-Paule Ha's 'La Femme Française et l'Empire' presents a comprehensive study of the role and experiences of French women in the colonial empire, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book examines how women were seen as essential to the sustainability of French colonies, often being sent to these territories to support settlers and contribute to the social and economic development of the empire. Through a collection of propagandist literature, personal accounts, and official documents, this work sheds light on the gendered aspects of colonial history, challenging the traditionally male-dominated narratives of empire-building. It is particularly useful for scholars of colonial history, gender studies, and French socio-political history. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9782140166709

2140166701