Danielle Roberts - Feminism & Unionism: A Personal Perspective

In this episode Gareth and Sam pay tribute to the late Baroness May Blood and discuss the importance of women's voices in politics, particularly from the Protestant, Unionist, and Loyalist communities. They are joined by Danielle Roberts, who shares her insights on the barriers women face in political participation, the intersection of feminism and unionism, and the impact of ethno-nationalism on gender roles. The conversation also highlights the legacy of the Women's Coalition and strategies for increasing women's representation in politics.

 

Chapters

00:00 Tribute to Baroness May Blood
03:55 Introduction to Danielle Roberts and Her Work
04:25 Barriers to Women's Political Participation
10:34 Feminism and Unionism: A Personal Journey
18:22 The Impact of Ethno-Nationalism on Gender Roles
26:01 The Role of Women in the Peace Process
30:23 The Legacy of the Women's Coalition
35:07 Strategies for Increasing Women's Political Representation

 

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