A Comparative Analysis of Women's Wills from Murcia, Spain, 16th - 20th Centuries

Abstract: 

This presentation will analyze Spanish female wills from 16th-20th centuries in the city of Murcia, Spain, to understand how women’s lives evolve throughout history, specifically, whether those texts show ‘female solidarity’ despite the obstacles that society imposed on them.

Presenter Information
First Name: 
Maria-Isabel
Last Name: 
Martinez-Mira
Institution: 
University of Mary Washington