Narodziny i rozwój ruchu emancypacyjnego w Rosji

Abstract

Early Days of Women’s Emancipation Movements in Russia

This article analyzes the characteristics of women’s movement in Russia which started in the second half of the 19th century. The author researches the background of women’s public activities like – charities, education, help for poor and work in the area of placement, and their directions towards not only the fight for equal rights for men and women but also the possibilities of education and financial self reliance. He describes their goals as well as peculiarities. The article also shows the historical outline, starting from single activities at the end of 19th century until the beginning of the 20th century, and the common actions of collective associations and organizations. It presents as well the causes of the uprising of the emancipation movement in Russia. Author analyzes the social activity of women’s emancipation movements, as well as institutions which resulted in social and political changes in Russia. The article shows also that women’s emancipation movements had a huge impact in the mentality of Russian society.