Women and Paid Work in Northern Ireland

Abstract

Labour market statistics suggest that the rate of economic activity for women in Northern Ireland is among the lowest of the UK regions. Reviewing recent research, explores possible causes, and goes on to examine similarities and differences in Catholic and Protestant women′s participation in paid work.

Citation

Heaton, N. (1992), "Women and Paid Work in Northern Ireland", International Journal of Manpower, Vol. 13 No. 6, pp. 78-90. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000000912