This paper explores the relationship among political action, gender identities, and the post‐colonial nation‐building project in Trinidad and Tobago. Specifically, it discusses the role of the Women's Political Platform during the 1995 General Elections. It shows how this gender‐specific group's focus on issues re‐framed the historical relationship between ethnicity and politics in this setting. Finally, it suggests why women in Trinidad and Tobago are singularly positioned to “redye” the nation.
Identities
Global Studies in Culture and Power
Volume 5, 1999 - Issue 4: Fight the Power: Changing forms of Consciousness and Protest
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