The Symbols of Solidarity in the Period of Martial Law
The Symbols of Solidarity in the Period of Martial Law
Author(s): Małgorzata MayContributor(s): Neda Pintarić (Translator)
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Post-War period (1950 - 1989), History of Communism, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Filozofski fakultet
Keywords: Solidarity; Poland; martial law; belligerency; social movement; religious symbolism;
Summary/Abstract: The strategics of Solidarnost in using symbols appeared to vary in form and content, although all the forms were devised illegally. The author mentions the following symbol forms: street wall graffiti, gifts with the symbols of religion and Solidarnost, brought to church services for the homeland by institution and company staff; also stamps, greeting cards for holidays, anniversaries and other occasions; calendars, magazine covers, leaflets, emblems, military medals, costume jewelry, poster and picket-sign slogans. In order to study all these types of signs it was necessary to give them a common scientific denominator, and that is their symbolism.
Journal: Studia ethnologica Croatica
- Issue Year: 1991
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 209-218
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English