The childhood and youth of Marian Jurczyk and his political socialization Cover Image

Dzieciństwo i młodość a socjalizacja polityczna Mariana Jurczyka
The childhood and youth of Marian Jurczyk and his political socialization

Author(s): Michał Siedziako
Subject(s): Political history, Post-War period (1950 - 1989), History of Communism
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe GRADO
Keywords: Marian Jurczyk; Political socialization; Trade union activities; "Solidarity" in Szczecin; President of Szczecin

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses the biography of Marian Jurczyk in the context of the „primary principle” formulated on the basis of research on political socialization. The author first analyses the biography of the title character during his childhood and youth. Then he discusses Jurczyk’s trade union and political activities during the period when he became a public figure and performed a number of important functions, including: chairman of the regional „Solidarity” in Szczecin, senator of the Republic of Poland and the president of Szczecin. He points out those of its elements that testified to the way he was shaped as a child and young person as part of his political socialization.

  • Issue Year: 11/2023
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 181-234
  • Page Count: 54
  • Language: Polish