About this episode

This episode discusses the history and exploitation within the Magdalene Laundries.

The Magdalene Laundries, operatied under the guise of reforming "fallen" and "wayward" women and girls, only to exploit and abuse those that were working and residing in them. Their history should not be forgotten. Hosted by Katie Charlwood Donate at:  Patreon   Tip Jar Beacons (at the bottom of the page) Follow me on… Instagram TikTok Facebook Bluesky Fan Mail: Katie Charlwood C/O The Postal Store Unit 11A Forte Retail Park Letterkenny Co. Donegal Ireland F92 DY22 Business Enquiries: katie@whodidwhatnowp od.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Katie Charlwood

Topics covered

• Magdalene Laundries
• history
• women's rights
• abuse
• reform
• exploitation

Keywords

• Magdalene Laundries
• history
• abuse
• women
• reform
• exploitation
• Ireland

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Magdalene Laundries

Places: Ireland, Donegal, Letterkenny

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