Download or read book Irish Women and Irish Migration written by Patrick O'Sullivan and published by Burns & Oates. This book was released on 1995 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fourth volume of the series focuses on the the experiences of Irish women migrants, who often formed the majority of migrating groups. It covers both mass and individual migrations from the 16th to the 20th century. Strong stress is placed upon the economic decision-making of female-headed households, and persistent motives for migration, eg incest, throughout the period. Advanced and subtle methods have had to be devised and implemented in order to study this "hidden majority"; therfore, the book has much of particular interest to women's history groups and women's studies courses.