„FARISEJSKA STIGMA PREZRENE KASTE”: PROSTITUCIJA U DELIMA MARTA ELIZE OŽEŠKOVE I „OTRGNUTI LISTOVI IZ DNEVNIKA JEDNE DEVOJKE” MILICE JANKOVIĆ
“PHARISAIC STIGMA OF THE SCORNED CAST”: PROSTITUTION IN THE WORKS MARTA BY ELIZA ORZESZKOWA AND “TORN PAGES FROM A GIRL’S DIARY” BY MILICA JANKOVIĆ

Summary/Abstract: Through an analysis of the novel Marta by Polish author Eliza Orzeszkowa and the short story “Torn Pages from a Girl’s Diary” by Serbian author Milica Janković, this paper delves into the intricate relationship between patriarchal social structures and prostitution. While prostitution is not the central theme of these works, both pieces vividly depict deeply entrenched discriminatory gender dynamics and double standards, thereby shedding light on their role in shaping societal phenomena like prostitution. By examining the historical and legal context, it becomes evident that laws regulating prostitution are influenced by gender biases and insensitivity to the needs of women engaged in prostitution, thereby perpetuating their marginalization. A comprehensive review of relevant literature from the early 20th century and contemporary texts by Polish and Serbian authors offers valuable insights into the feminist discourse surrounding prostitution and its intersection with culture. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that prostitution is a multifaceted issue deeply rooted in economic, political, educational, and other gender-based inequalities. It becomes evident that a comprehensive deconstruction of the patriarchal system is necessary to instigate a profound transformation in the status of women engaged in prostitution.

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