Женските организации в България: цената на каузата
Women’s Organizations in Bulgaria: The Cost of the Cause
Author(s): Lea VajsovaSubject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Gender Studies, Business Economy / Management, Sociology, Sociology of the arts, business, education, Human Resources in Economy, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Институт по философия и социология при БАН
Keywords: resource mobilization; professionalization; domestic violence; feminist philanthropy
Summary/Abstract: The article examines the challenges faced by women’s organizations in Bulgaria working in the field of domestic violence and gender-based violence. It focuses on the impact of funding on the political effectiveness of activism. The analysis is based on 50 in-depth interviews conducted between 2021 and 2024 as part of research initiatives launched by the Bulgarian Fund for Women, aimed at mapping the needs of women’s organizations. The results show that these organizations face significant structural insecurity and dependence on short-term projects, which limits their capacity for political action and sustainability. The article therefore highlights the dynamics of resource mobilization as a critical factor in the functioning of women’s organizations. In conclusion, the study emphasizes that feminist philanthropy plays a key role in strengthening the movement, democratizing its processes, and increasing its effectiveness.
Journal: Социологически проблеми
- Issue Year: 58/2026
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 45-61
- Page Count: 17
- Language: Bulgarian
- Content File-PDF
