On Gender Equality in Polish Democracy
On Gender Equality in Polish Democracy
Author(s): Beata Kowalska, Marta WaratSubject(s): Sociology
Published by: Instytut Stosowanych Nauk Społecznych Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: Ossowska; gender equality; democracy; civic participation; empowerment
Summary/Abstract: Maria Ossowska was a feminist and democrat. In her opinion, democracy meantequality of rights. Prejudice towards women not only prevented the development of democratic society, but was also a fundamental intellectual error. Herscholarly contribution in the field of democracy was complemented by engagement in public issues. How is this idea of equality – especially “beingprivileged or underprivileged” on the grounds of gender – implemented incontemporary, democratic Poland?
Journal: Societas/Communitas
- Issue Year: 2016
- Issue No: 22 (2)
- Page Range: 89-104
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English