Chapter
The Magdalene Laundries: A History of Abuse in Ireland
47:30 - 51:16 (03:46)
The Catholic Church made a profit off of trafficking women in laundries, instead of providing social services to the whole island. It's estimated that around 300000 women were incarcerated in the laundries over a 231 year period.
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The Catholic Church in Ireland profited from trafficking 300,000 women who were incarcerated in the Magdalene laundries and mothers homes over the course of 231 years, rather than providing social services to the island of Ireland.
47:30 - 51:16 (03:46)
Magdalene Laundries
Summary
The Catholic Church in Ireland profited from trafficking 300,000 women who were incarcerated in the Magdalene laundries and mothers homes over the course of 231 years, rather than providing social services to the island of Ireland. Any complaints of harsh treatment were initially dismissed due to the religious orders' control over the institutions.