Presa pedagogică din Transilvania ca instrument de modelare al idealului feminin: între identitate de gen și identitate națională (1919–1930)
The Transylvanian Pedagogical Press and the Image of the Ideal Romanian Woman: Between Gender and National Identity (1919–1930)

Summary/Abstract: The study explores how the Transylvanian pedagogical press from the first decade after World War I debated and contributed to forming an idealized image of femininity that combined gender roles with the reinforcement of national identity. To identify the main traits of this portrait, the research focused on two key areas: first, it investigated debates about women’s education within the new historical context; second, it analysed women’s opinions and responses to a predominantly male discourse on women, gender roles, and national priorities. A third aspect was also examined—to assess how this theoretical femininity model might have limited discussions or affected practical outcomes, such as school curricula or teacher-led activities.The study emphasizes the importance of the pedagogical press as a valuable source for exploring women’s history and for using gender as an analytical tool in understanding nationalism and nation-building.

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