Blessed Motherhood, Bitter Fruit: Nelly Roussel and the Politics of Female Pain in Third Republic France

This Book excerpts a biography of Nelly Roussel, a French feminist and neo-Malthusian activist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The biography explores Roussel's life and work, including her outspoken advocacy for birth control and women's reproductive rights, which provoked significant controversy in France. Her activism is analyzed within the context of French politics, religion, and social norms of the time, revealing the complex interplay between feminism, freethinking, and national anxieties about depopulation. The biography also details Roussel's personal struggles with motherhood and illness, showing how her personal experiences shaped her political beliefs and actions. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Blessed-Motherhood-Bitter-Fruit-Politics/dp/0801884047?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=acff2e9cc8b315aaa19c33686842a342&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/