Forgotten Women

Published: Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Personal stories of women experiencing discrimination of the State pension system

Older women's experience of the Irish pension system highlights the cumulative effect of discrimination against women in Irish society. The following testimonies reflect the enormous contribution which women have made to family, working life and society through their care work and contribution to family farms and businesses. They also reflect the deep frustration and anger which women experience on reaching their older years and realising they will spend them at risk of poverty. These stories reflect the struggle to survive in older years and the indignity of not receiving incomes in their own right.

Download file:Forgotten Women