O cotidiano das enfermeiras do exército na força expedicionária brasileira (FEB) no teatro de operações da 2ª Guerra Mundial, na Itália (1942-1945)

Abstract

This historic-sociological study aims to analyze the daily challenges faced by army nurses in the Theater of Operations during the Second World War in Italy. The primary sources of investigation consist of three photographs taken during that period as well as testimonies by nine nurses, while literature on the subject is used as a secondary source. The discussion is supported by Pierre Bourdieu's concepts. The results show that these nurses faced the challenges of daily life at war and managed to adapt themselves to the adversities of the camping sites and wards. We infer that their daily life in this scenario not only made them overcome barriers, but also provided them with an opportunity to get to know new cultures and technologies.

Identidade Profissional Da Enfermeira: Uma Revisão Integrativa

“…No Brasil, foi durante a I Guerra Mundial, em 1914, que a Cruz Vermelha assumiu o preparo de enfermeiras voluntárias, para que auxiliassem os feridos na guerra (28) . Válido mencionar que, uma vez adaptadas ao cotidiano da guerra e às adversidades dos acampamentos, poderiam apreender novas culturas e tecnologias (34) .…”

The nurses of the Brazilian expeditionary force and the dissemination of their return home

“…Moreover, when the war ended, the effects of this domination loomed as, after having participated in the 'manpower' of Brazilian Army officials, working in field hospitals in Italy, they were excluded without any further explanation (2)(3) .…”

Opposition to the American leadership by Brazilian nurses (1934-1938)

“…Brazilian nurses update their habitus through professional relations with Bertha Pullen, through the incorporation of social and cultural capital (9) .…”