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Women in Northern
Ireland Politics

By Anne Cadwallader, Contributor
February / March 2001

February 1, 2001 by Leave a Comment

In war-torn Northern Ireland, for women to fight for equal rights would have been seen as a betrayal to the Nationalist or Unionist cause, Anne Cadwallader examines the position of women on the political front post ceasefires. The women of Northern Ireland have, in virtually every sphere of influence, through their work in the community and the trade unions, through … [Read more...] about Women in Northern
Ireland Politics

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