'Recovering identity': the work of the grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo

The Association formed in 1977 to seek the restitution of more than 400 children kidnapped or born in captivity during the 1976-1983 dictorship. In their multilevel work, the Grandmothers seek collaboration with experts to clarify the legal and political contexts in which these children were stolen,...

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Published in:Women's studies international forum 1992-07, Vol.15 (Jul-Aug 92), p.461-471
Main Authors: Arditti, R, Brinton Lykes, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Argentina
Children
Feminist perspectives
Grandmothers
Identity
Kidnapping
Military government
Recovery
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Summary:The Association formed in 1977 to seek the restitution of more than 400 children kidnapped or born in captivity during the 1976-1983 dictorship. In their multilevel work, the Grandmothers seek collaboration with experts to clarify the legal and political contexts in which these children were stolen, assess the medical and psychological condition of each individual child and her or his families, and verify the genetic filiation. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0277-5395