Conference and book presentation "Marisabidillas, frívolas y peligrosas: El Lyceum Club Femenino de Madrid (1926-1936)"

The author Rocío González Naranjo analyzes the legacy of the Lyceum Club Femenino on the occasion of the centenary of its founding in 1926. This conference explores how the institution became a pioneering space for sociability, debate, and networking for the women who drove feminism and politics during the II República.

Through her book Marisabidillas, frívolas y peligrosas. El Lyceum Club Femenino de Madrid (1926-1936), the speaker details how the Club fostered the educational and professional development of its members. The talk highlights the importance of collective organization and sisterhood as fundamental tools for autonomy and social transformation. 📚

About the conference

The session focuses on the role of the Lyceum as a center for the exchange of ideas that challenged the norms of its time. The following key points will be addressed:

• The historical context of the institution’s birth in 1926.
• The relevance of the feminist and political activism of its members.
• The value of knowledge as a driver of change for women.