Documenting Irish Feminisms: The Second Wave

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ISBN: 9781851322367

Author	Connolly, Linda
Pub Date	08/03/2021
Binding	Paperback
Pages	284
Country	IRL
Dewey	305.420941

Publisher: Arlen House

Quick overview Charts the development of second wave feminism in Ireland, from the 1970s to the 1990s, including the emergence of pioneering feminist groups and organisations; reproductive rights and activism; the legal system and the State; the development of cultural projects; feminism and Northern Ireland; lesbian activism; class and education.

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This wide-ranging volume traces the development of second-wave feminism in Ireland, drawing upon a diversity of rare primary sources, including documents, photos, and publications. Connolly and O'Toole explore several themes in Irish feminist politics from the 1970s to the 1990s, including the emergence of pioneering feminist groups and organizations; reproductive rights and activism; the legal system and the state; the development of cultural projects; feminism and Northern Ireland; lesbian activism; and class and education. This book is an invaluable resource in the fields of history, sociology, politics, Irish studies, and women's studies.

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