Nędzniczki poznańskie. Kobiety jako beneficjentki Towarzystwa Dobroczynności Dam Polskich w mieście Poznaniu w latach 1845–1853
Female poverty in Poznań. Women as beneficiaries of
the Charitable Association of the Polish Ladies in Poznań
in the years 1845–1853
Author(s): Agata Łysakowska-TrzossSubject(s): History, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Cultural history, Local History / Microhistory, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: charity; 19th century; history of women; social history; Poznań; Celestyna Działyńska; charitable associations; poverty; feminization of poverty; poverty line
Summary/Abstract: Women were the largest group among beneficiaries of the Charitable Association of the Polish Ladies, an organization that operated in Poznań in the years 1845–1853. Per Seebohm Rowntree, we can distinguish three ages when women were most prone to poverty: childhood (under 15), early maternity, and old age. Case study analysis helps investigate the requirements that women had to meet to obtain the Associations’ help. These concerned their age, willingness to work, marital status, family situation, housing conditions, and in the case of the youngest women—whether they were receiving education. Women could obtain financial or material aid, as well as assistance in providing schooling for their children or securing a job. Celestyna Działyńska, the founder of the Association, had the final say in the decision to provide or refuse help.
Journal: Przegląd Archiwalno-Historyczny
- Issue Year: 2023
- Issue No: 10
- Page Range: 45 - 60
- Page Count: 16
- Language: Polish
