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Transforming the Myth: From the Polish Mother to the New Woman
Author(s): Jelena VeselinovićSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Gender Studies, Studies of Literature, Sociology, Gender history, Theory of Literature, Sociology of Literature
Published by: Centar za ženske studije & Centar za studije roda i politike, Fakultet političkih nauka, Beograd
Keywords: Polish Mother; the New Woman; Eliza Orzeszkowa; Zofia Nałkowska; feminism in Poland
Summary/Abstract: This paper examines the development and transformation of the myth of woman in Poland at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, focusing on the literary works of two authors – Eliza Orzeszkowa and Zofia Nałkowska. The traditional ideal of the “Polish Mother”, embodied in the role of the protector of the home and patriarchal values, was redefined through social, political, and cultural changes, aligning more closely with the progressive ideal of the New Woman. Through Orzeszkowa’s advocacy for women’s education and legal equality, and Nałkowska’s critique of established social norms and emphasis on the liberation of women’s bodies, sexuality, and identity, the paper highlights the complex relationship between national aspirations and feminist ideals in the Polish context. It also underscores the significant contributions of these two authors to the development of feminist thought in Poland.
Journal: Genero: časopis za feminističku teoriju i studije kulture
- Issue Year: 2024
- Issue No: 28
- Page Range: 105-124
- Page Count: 20
- Language: Serbian
