A Failed Dominion: Relations between the Italian Fascist State and Italian Women. This paper will argue that, contrary to popular opinion, Italian Fascism did not "rule" women. Indeed, the early Fascist Party was actually a strong supporter of more equal roles for women. Even later, when the Fascist government altered its policies toward women in order to co-opt conservative and Catholic forces, it will be seen that almost every policy initiative of the state that touched upon women and women's role in society failed spectacularly. 4.5 pgs. 8 f/c. 4b. Pages: 4.5 Bibliography: 4 source(s) listed Filename: 3317 Italian Fascist Women.doc Price: 40.28