Episode 30 - Irish Magdalene Laundries

Welcome to episode 30! This week, Deanna talks all about the history of Irish Magdalene Laundries. While these institutions existed all around the globe, the Irish laundries are the most notorious. Tune in to find out how these homes went from a place for women to shelter while learning a skill to something comparable to a prison.

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Sources:

• Justice for Magdalene’s Research - Last Accessed: January 21, 2022

• History.com – How Ireland Turned “Fallen Women” into Slaves by Erin Blakemore - Last Accessed: January 21, 2022

• Nytimes.com - These Women Survived Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries. They’re Ready to Talk. - Last Accessed: January 21, 2022

• History.com – How Early Church Leaders Downplayed Mary Magdalene’s Influence by Calling Her a Whore by Sarah Pruitt - Last Accessed: January 21, 2022