IDEA KRAJOZNAWSTWA A KSZTAŁTOWANIE TOŻSAMOŚCI NARODOWEJ MŁODZIEŻY W KRÓLESTWIE POLSKIM NA POCZĄTKU XX WIEKU
THE IDEA OF SIGHTSEEING AND THE FORMATION OF NATIONAL IDENTITY OF YOUTH IN THE KINGDOM OF POLAND IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Summary/Abstract: Introduction: At the beginning of the 20th century, the idea of sightseeing as a social movementand a field of study was developing in the Kingdom of Poland. It had a special significance dueto the socio-political conditions of the Polish lands. It was an attempt to oppose the russificationactivities, through activities aimed at preserving heritage and traditions to build and maintainnational identity.Research Aim: The aim of the article is to show the idea of sightseeing and the role of the sight-seeing movement as a tool for shaping the national identity of adolescents in the Kingdom ofPoland at the beginning of the 20th century.Evidence-based Facts: Previous studies on the historical aspects of the sightseeing movementhave mainly focused on the evolution of the idea, its origins, examples of practical implemen-tation of activities and representatives of the sightseeing movement. Although some texts havediscussed the issue of sightseeing as an educational tool, there has been a lack of in-depth anal-yses considering the impact of the idea of sightseeing on the shaping of the national identity ofadolescents.Summary: The sightseeing activities were seen as a hope for shaping patriotic and civic at-titudes. Forms of sightseeing activities at the beginning of the 20th century were regarded asa form of patriotic education. Despite the declarations about the democratic character of thesightseeing movement, it remained an exclusive movement especially for people from non-elitebackgrounds and national minority.

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