Abstract

This article examines how the Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition helped promote inclusion of Northern Irish women in the Parliament and other national structures. It discusses how a history of gender discrimination has shaped political processes and exclusion of women (especially Northern Irish women) from decision-making roles in the UK.

Citation

Rynder, Constance. “ The Origins and Early Years of the Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition” New Hibernia Review / Iris Ireannach Nua, Vol. 6, No. 1 (Spring, 2002), 44-58.

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