The Irish Journal of Sociology is an international peer-reviewed core journal and is the official journal of the Sociological Association of Ireland. It was established in 1991 for the purpose of stimulating, communicating, and advancing sociological research about Irish society as well as publishing high quality papers, reflecting the theoretical, substantive, and empirical range of the discipline, that are not germane to Ireland.  
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd  
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Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500  
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The Irish Journal of Sociology is an international peer-reviewed core journal and is the official journal of the Sociological Association of Ireland. It was established in 1991 for the purpose of stimulating, communicating, and advancing sociological research about Irish society as well as publishing high quality papers, reflecting the theoretical, substantive, and empirical range of the discipline, that are not germane to Ireland.  
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd  
3rd Floor  
HYLO  
103-105 Bunhill Row  
London, EC1Y 8LZ  
UK  
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500  
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600  
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Irish Journal of Sociology is an international peer-reviewed core journal and is the official journal of the Sociological Association of Ireland. It was established in 1991 for the purpose of stimulating, communicating, and advancing sociological research about Irish society as well as publishing high quality papers, reflecting the theoretical, substantive, and empirical range of the discipline, that are not germane to Ireland.  
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd  
3rd Floor  
HYLO  
103-105 Bunhill Row  
London, EC1Y 8LZ  
UK  
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500  
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600  
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Irish Journal of Sociology is an international peer-reviewed core journal and is the official journal of the Sociological Association of Ireland. It was established in 1991 for the purpose of stimulating, communicating, and advancing sociological research about Irish society as well as publishing high quality papers, reflecting the theoretical, substantive, and empirical range of the discipline, that are not germane to Ireland.  
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd  
3rd Floor  
HYLO  
103-105 Bunhill Row  
London, EC1Y 8LZ  
UK  
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500  
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600  
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Irish Journal of Sociology is an international peer-reviewed core journal and is the official journal of the Sociological Association of Ireland. It was established in 1991 for the purpose of stimulating, communicating, and advancing sociological research about Irish society as well as publishing high quality papers, reflecting the theoretical, substantive, and empirical range of the discipline, that are not germane to Ireland.  
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd  
3rd Floor  
HYLO  
103-105 Bunhill Row  
London, EC1Y 8LZ  
UK  
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500  
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600  
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Irish Journal of Sociology is an international peer-reviewed core journal and is the official journal of the Sociological Association of Ireland. It was established in 1991 for the purpose of stimulating, communicating, and advancing sociological research about Irish society as well as publishing high quality papers, reflecting the theoretical, substantive, and empirical range of the discipline, that are not germane to Ireland.  
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd  
3rd Floor  
HYLO  
103-105 Bunhill Row  
London, EC1Y 8LZ  
UK  
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500  
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600  
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Irish Journal of Sociology is an international peer-reviewed core journal and is the official journal of the Sociological Association of Ireland. It was established in 1991 for the purpose of stimulating, communicating, and advancing sociological research about Irish society as well as publishing high quality papers, reflecting the theoretical, substantive, and empirical range of the discipline, that are not germane to Ireland.  
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd  
3rd Floor  
HYLO  
103-105 Bunhill Row  
London, EC1Y 8LZ  
UK  
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500  
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600  
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Irish Journal of Sociology is an international peer-reviewed core journal and is the official journal of the Sociological Association of Ireland. It was established in 1991 for the purpose of stimulating, communicating, and advancing sociological research about Irish society as well as publishing high quality papers, reflecting the theoretical, substantive, and empirical range of the discipline, that are not germane to Ireland.  
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd  
3rd Floor  
HYLO  
103-105 Bunhill Row  
London, EC1Y 8LZ  
UK  
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500  
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600  
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Irish Journal of Sociology is an international peer-reviewed core journal and is the official journal of the Sociological Association of Ireland. It was established in 1991 for the purpose of stimulating, communicating, and advancing sociological research about Irish society as well as publishing high quality papers, reflecting the theoretical, substantive, and empirical range of the discipline, that are not germane to Ireland.  
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd  
3rd Floor  
HYLO  
103-105 Bunhill Row  
London, EC1Y 8LZ  
UK  
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500  
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600  
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Irish Journal of Sociology is an international peer-reviewed core journal and is the official journal of the Sociological Association of Ireland. It was established in 1991 for the purpose of stimulating, communicating, and advancing sociological research about Irish society as well as publishing high quality papers, reflecting the theoretical, substantive, and empirical range of the discipline, that are not germane to Ireland.  
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd  
3rd Floor  
HYLO  
103-105 Bunhill Row  
London, EC1Y 8LZ  
UK  
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500  
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600  
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Irish Journal of Sociology is an international peer-reviewed core journal and is the official journal of the Sociological Association of Ireland. It was established in 1991 for the purpose of stimulating, communicating, and advancing sociological research about Irish society as well as publishing high quality papers, reflecting the theoretical, substantive, and empirical range of the discipline, that are not germane to Ireland.  
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd  
3rd Floor  
HYLO  
103-105 Bunhill Row  
London, EC1Y 8LZ  
UK  
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500  
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600  
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Irish Journal of Sociology is an international peer-reviewed core journal and is the official journal of the Sociological Association of Ireland. It was established in 1991 for the purpose of stimulating, communicating, and advancing sociological research about Irish society as well as publishing high quality papers, reflecting the theoretical, substantive, and empirical range of the discipline, that are not germane to Ireland.  
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd  
3rd Floor  
HYLO  
103-105 Bunhill Row  
London, EC1Y 8LZ  
UK  
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500  
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600  
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Irish Journal of Sociology is an international peer-reviewed core journal and is the official journal of the Sociological Association of Ireland. It was established in 1991 for the purpose of stimulating, communicating, and advancing sociological research about Irish society as well as publishing high quality papers, reflecting the theoretical, substantive, and empirical range of the discipline, that are not germane to Ireland.  
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd  
3rd Floor  
HYLO  
103-105 Bunhill Row  
London, EC1Y 8LZ  
UK  
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500  
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600  
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Irish Journal of Sociology is an international peer-reviewed core journal and is the official journal of the Sociological Association of Ireland. It was established in 1991 for the purpose of stimulating, communicating, and advancing sociological research about Irish society as well as publishing high quality papers, reflecting the theoretical, substantive, and empirical range of the discipline, that are not germane to Ireland.  
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd  
3rd Floor  
HYLO  
103-105 Bunhill Row  
London, EC1Y 8LZ  
UK  
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500  
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600  
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Irish Journal of Sociology is an international peer-reviewed core journal and is the official journal of the Sociological Association of Ireland. It was established in 1991 for the purpose of stimulating, communicating, and advancing sociological research about Irish society as well as publishing high quality papers, reflecting the theoretical, substantive, and empirical range of the discipline, that are not germane to Ireland.  
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd  
3rd Floor  
HYLO  
103-105 Bunhill Row  
London, EC1Y 8LZ  
UK  
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500  
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600  
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Irish Journal of Sociology is an international peer-reviewed core journal and is the official journal of the Sociological Association of Ireland. It was established in 1991 for the purpose of stimulating, communicating, and advancing sociological research about Irish society as well as publishing high quality papers, reflecting the theoretical, substantive, and empirical range of the discipline, that are not germane to Ireland.  
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd  
3rd Floor  
HYLO  
103-105 Bunhill Row  
London, EC1Y 8LZ  
UK  
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500  
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600  
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk