Sinn Fein women
Subtitle: footnoted soldiers and women of no importance
By: Margaret Keiley-Listermann
Publisher: Praeger; ABC-CLIO, LLC
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Santa Barbara, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781846450150; 9780313097409
Description: "The role of women in Sinn Fein has been varied, often in a supportive capacity simply below the surface, but Sinn Fein women have not been just behind the scenes or in the shadows. Republican women may have been foot soldiers in the movement, but they have also been generals leading the command for equality." "Whilst important events in Irish history are retold with the precision worthy of mythical legends, the legacy of Republican women seems to be reduced to an obscure footnote. In this book, deconstructing the images of Irish women and the significant responsibilities of that female foot soldier will provide a general overview of the Republican women who embodied the spirit of the Sinn Fein movement." "Whether overt or covert, these Republican women have been seen as agents of rebellion and social action. Strong, determined, and principled, Republican women have played an integral role in the political development of an independent Ireland. In a centennial review of the legacy of the women of Sinn Fein, this book seeks to raise awareness of the footnoted foot soldiers and their lasting contributions." "This well-researched history of Republican women uncovers the activities of a committed and brave group of women who influenced the robust strategies of Sinn Fein, the political party. Sinn Fein women have been integral to their cause and active in combat and political arenas, often paying a great personal price for their dedication."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Footnoted footsoldiers; title: Ring of day; title: Construction of a new Irish home; title: A partition of the Republican mind; title: Voices of equality; title: Hunger for justice; title: Oppressed flowers; title: Tending the lily; title: Democratic transition.