The upcoming referendum on March 8 has drawn attention to how we define the family, and family roles in 21st-century Ireland. Although there has been significant change in family structures in Ireland, within the farming community the so-called traditional family structure remains commonplace as do, to an extent somewhat outdated norms regarding the role of women.  Many wives work on the farm or contribute to the family farm business, but their names frequently do not appear on the legal title to the land. Women play a significant role in the success and preservation of our family farms, but they are…

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