Women in Ireland: Voices of Change Book

"... a dramatic overview of the changing life-styles and values of women in the Republic of Ireland." -- Choice"Beale's study is engaging, informative and thought provoking." -- Women's Studies International Forum"... an intriguing look at women determined to participate in the struggle for the long haul, women who could easily have thrown up their hands in despair, and backed away from an all-too-powerful Catholic heirarchy. That they have not done this is inspiring, and reinforces the truism that "sisterhood is global." -- Belles LettresBeale's analysis shows that although Ireland is still a deeply conservative society with respect to sexual morality and the ideology of the family, it also has a lively women's movement, which has won significant improvements for women.Read More