Marriage is everything to a woman, half of it to a man. Reflections on Alicja Urbanik-Kopeć’s book, „Matrymonium. O małżeństwie nieromantycznym”, Publishing House Black, Wołowiec 2022, pp. 376 Cover Image

Małżeństwo jest wszystkim dla kobiety, połową tego wszystkiego dla mężczyzny. Rozważania o książce Alicji Urbanik-Kopeć, „Matrymonium. O małżeństwie nieromantycznym”, Wydawnictwo Czarne, Wołowiec 2022, ss. 376
Marriage is everything to a woman, half of it to a man. Reflections on Alicja Urbanik-Kopeć’s book, „Matrymonium. O małżeństwie nieromantycznym”, Publishing House Black, Wołowiec 2022, pp. 376

Author(s): Aleksandra Staniszewska
Subject(s): Book-Review
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: marriage; role of a woman and a man in a relationship; 19th century; patriarchate

Summary/Abstract: Studies on the Polish family, the role and position of women in the 19th-century society are becoming more and more popular. This topic is eagerly discussed both in scientific studies and publications intended for a wide audience. The author of popular science books has to face several challenges related to conveying a large dose of knowledge in an attractive and clear way. The article evaluates the struggles of A. Urbanik-Kopeć, paying attention to the strengths and weaknesses of the book Matrymonium. O małżeństwie nieromantycznym.

  • Issue Year: 2022
  • Issue No: 25
  • Page Range: 197-208
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish