Gender and History: Ireland, 1852-1922

This book provides an overview of Irish gender history from the end of the Great Famine to the foundation of the Irish Free State, highlighting new sources, methodologies, and areas for future research. It explores critical themes such as the family, reproduction and sexuality, medical and prison systems, masculinities and femininities, institutions, charity, missions, migration, 'elite women,' and the Irish nationalist/revolutionary period.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the rich tapestry of Irish gender history, spanning from the aftermath of the Great Famine in 1852 to the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. Building upon the pioneering work of scholars in women's history, it brings together a distinguished panel of international experts to present a comprehensive synthesis of the current historiography and ongoing debates within the field. The authors place great emphasis on uncovering fresh and innovative sources, methodologies, and potential areas for future research. They address a wide range of critical themes, including the family, reproduction and sexuality, medical and prison systems, masculinities and femininities, institutions, charity, missions, migration, 'elite women,' and the significant involvement of women in the Irish nationalist/revolutionary period. Designed to be both thematic and chronological, the book offers valuable insights into the comparative, transnational, and interconnected histories of Ireland, India, and the British empire.

As a significant contribution to the field of Irish gender history, this volume provides valuable opportunities for students and scholars to engage with the methodologies and historiography of Irish studies. It will be of immense interest to scholars and teachers of history, gender studies, colonialism, post-colonialism, European history, Irish history, Irish studies, and political history.

In recognition of the importance of open access to knowledge, the Open Access version of this book has been made freely available at www.taylorfrancis.com. It is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license, allowing for broad dissemination and reuse of the content.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367759728