women, refugees and relief, 1914-1929
- Categories
- Book/Boek
- Creator
- Storr, Katherine
- Publish Year
- 2010
- Shelfmark
- WER 6 2010
- Thesaurus
- vluchtelingen, vrouwenkiesrecht, netwerken, oorlog en vrede, eerste wereldoorlog, ngo's, VN, Verenigd Koninkrijk, België, Nederland, Verenigde Staten, Frankrijk, Oost-Europa, statistiek
- Description
- This study reveals women's lives as refugees and relief workers during the First World War and shortly after. The focus is on coping with the devastating effects of war on civilians. Wherever fighting took place, people fled from their homes or were trapped behind enemy lines. Most refugees were women and children. While some came to Britain, others remained in or near their country of origin.They were helped by Quakers and suffragists. The connection between these women in humanitarian relief is explored, together with the significance of imperialism and national identity. Experience of charity work, suffrage campaigning, relief in previous wars, and personal friendship networks were all important. A geographical overview of these wartime activities provides insights into European civilian experience. The ideological and historical roots of relief work are traced and connections are made with the establishment of new NGOs and the League of Nations.