Shorn Women: Gender And Punishment In Liberation France

This unflinching historical study examines one of liberation France's most disturbing phenomena: the public head-shaving of women accused of 'horizontal collaboration' with German soldiers. Berg Publishers delivers meticulous research into how gender, sexuality, and political retribution intersected in those chaotic post-war months. It's powerful scholarship that reveals how women's bodies became battlegrounds for national shame and renewal. Perfect for readers of feminist history, WWII studies, and anyone fascinated by the complexities of justice and revenge.