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An attempt is made to explore the phenomenon of alienation of the Protestant community in Northern Ireland from three interconnected perspectives, namely political, cultural and geographical. A clearer understanding and better comprehension of the generating factors of Protestant alienation is gained, when the research is carried out considering these three perspectives.

Reverend Ian Paisley is a controversial figure in the politics of Northern Ireland whose political message has drawn many followers. The theological and historical foundations of Ian Paisley's thinking and endeavors to account for the political theology of Protestant fundamentalists like Paisley are explored.

Policing is regarded as a masculine occupation. Traditionally women officers performed gendered duties, mostly working with women and children whilst men did ‘real’ police work. Policewomen’s roles have broadened considerably, despite being met with patterns of male officer resistance. This article explores the experiences of women officers who served in the Royal Ulster Constabulary GC during the Northern Ireland conflict. It examines three themes: first, women officers’ views on the suitability of females for police work; second, the idea that women officers possess attributes particularly well suited to certain policing roles; finally, officers’ experiences of working in a masculine environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]