L’image de la femme dans les revues humoristiques tchécoslovaques
The image of the woman in the Czechoslovak humor magazines

Summary/Abstract: This article analyses the image of the women’s emancipation in the Prague humorous magazines during the first decade of the existence of the new Czechoslovak republic. The criticisms of women’s independence due to a new live style (such as the new fashion, music and dances) are common in conservative magazines. The aesthetic of these images shows the nostalgia for the housewife and is a legacy of the Biedermeier style, typical of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. On the other hand, the avant-garde artistes represent modern woman as a strong personality. The attention given to the women’s topic shows the importance of women’s rights in Czechoslovakian society. The parity between men and women is written in the constitution, as well as women’s right to vote. The mythological pattern of the brave woman, princess Libuše, the founder of the city of Prague, appears at this periode in humorous magazines as a reminder of the Czech legend and ascribe woman a new role: the moral leader in hard times.

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