ABSTRACT
It is well known that following the Bikini hydrogen bomb test of 1954, the number of ordinary women involved in the anti-bomb and other peace movements, became massive enough at times to force the government to deal with them. But what were the factors that inspired so many women to resort to direct action? Did any significant attitudinal change take place among women in the run-up to and after Bikini? And did their thoughts about peace issues evolve in a notable way from the late 1940s? The following will attempt to answer these questions.
