The Nature of Division: Ethnicity, Nationalism and Sectarianism -- The Significance of Social Class -- The Status and Position of Women -- Official Representations of the Conflict in Northern Ireland: The British State and the Media -- Alternative Representations of the Conflict in Northern Ireland: Republican and Loyalist murals
Summary
'A very substantial and scrupulous social overview and recounting of the different views, interpretations and solutions of the troubles.' Books IrelandThis is a critical overview of the various sources of social and political identity in Northern Ireland. The book examines the key variables of sociology - status, class and gender and, in this case, ethno-religion - and explains why ethno-religious sentiment has become the principle source of political identity. A range of themes are covered: the role and status of women; the representations of the conflict and peace process in the media; sport; and the importance of popular music
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 258-273) and index
Notes
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