Women and the Irish Nation [electronic resource] : Gender, Culture and Irish Identity, 1890-1914 /
MacPherson, J.author.
At the turn of the twentieth century women played a key role in debates about the nature of the Irish nation. Examining women's participation in nationalist and rural reform groups, this book is an important contribution to our understanding of Irish identity in the prelude to revolution and how it was shaped by women.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Women, gender and national identity -- Theoretical and comparative perspectives -- The Irish homestead -- Women, national identity and print culture -- The United Irishwomen -- The Gaelic League -- Sinn Féin -- Conclusion.
At the turn of the twentieth century women played a key role in debates about the nature of the Irish nation. Examining women's participation in nationalist and rural reform groups, this book is an important contribution to our understanding of Irish identity in the prelude to revolution and how it was shaped by women.
Great Britain—History.
Social history.
History, Modern.
Sociology.
History of Britain and Ireland.
Social History.
Modern History.
Gender Studies.