Italian Fascism and the Female Body

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Focusing on the historical context of women's sports in Italy from 1861 to 1945, this text explores the influence of fascism on female physical culture. It highlights how women were constrained by frameworks of medicine, eugenics, and traditional education during the fascist era, despite the regime's promises of emancipation. The book illustrates that participation in sports did foster some gender emancipation, but ultimately, post-war challenges hindered further progress for women in athletics.