Inside the Magdalene Laundries

Inside the Magdalene Laundries

Societies all throughout history have tried to control female sexuality.


Ireland's Magdalene Laundries and Mother and Baby Homes are two examples of this, where women were imprisoned against their will.


As you'll hear, it's a history that dates back to the 18th century and is still unfolding today.


Joining Kate to take us inside the Magdalene Laundries and the Mother and Baby Homes are two special guests:


Natalie Hughes-Crean is a Specialist Case Worker at Frea Renewing Roots, a charity based in the north of England to help women and families affected by Mother and Baby Homes.


Katherine O'Donnell, campaigner and co-author of Ireland and the Magdalene Laundries, A Campaign for Justice.


How was this imprisonment and mistreatment of women allowed to go on for so long? How complicit were the state? And what are some of the incredible stories of the women whose lives these institutions ruined?


This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.


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