This book explores the neglected history of women who were active in Liberal politics, campaigning for women's rights, the vote, and a full role for women in Welsh public life, at the end of the nineteenth century, and before the First World War. The over-arching argument of the book is that Welsh women's Liberal politics was distinctive, in its attempt to integrate an understanding of Liberalism which they shared with their English counterparts, and which included the aim of full equality for women, with a distinctively Welsh political agenda, and constructions of Welsh national identity. These constructions sometimes included a positive view of women in the nation, but in times of political crisis redefined gender on a more reactionary model.
About the AuthorDr Ursula Masson lectured at the University of Glamorgan, and was a leading feminist.
Book InformationISBN 9780708322536
Author Ursula MassonFormat Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint University of Wales PressPublisher University of Wales Press
Weight(grams) 295g