Gabriela Pošteková: “Balancing Faith and Modernity: The Catholic Women’s Unity in Interwar Slovakia.”
Zgodovina na Špici / History on the Edge
You are kindly invited to the new event of the History on the Edge series, which will take place on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 at 13:00, at the INZ premises or at the ZOOM link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86949706378
The lecture will be given by Gabriela Pošteková, and the title of the lecture is “Balancing Faith and Modernity: The Catholic Women’s Unity in Interwar Slovakia.” The lecture will be held in English.
Unified in a Cause: On Connected Histories of Czech and Slovenian National Socialism.
This lecture explores the emergence and evolution of the Catholic Women’s Unity in interwar Slovakia, a pivotal organization that redefined women’s roles through the lens of Christian feminism. Beginning with women’s suffrage in 1918, Slovak society faced a transformation in the political and social landscape, prompting conservative Catholic movements to adapt their strategies. The Catholic Women’s Unity sought to balance modernity with tradition, emphasizing the complementarity of men and women while defending family and faith against the perceived threats of secular feminism, socialism, and communism. By examining its nuanced stance on feminism, gender roles, and public engagement, this talk offers a window into the interplay between faith, politics, and the evolving concept of womanhood in a changing world.