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Modelling of Maříž: About the formation of contemporary local identities in a selected border village
Chmelař, Hugo ; Kreisslová, Sandra (advisor) ; Jakoubková Budilová, Lenka (referee)
The thesis deals with the construction of local identities in the border village of Maříž. The research was conducted in the form of semi-structured and biographical interviews, from which the data collected was explored through narrative analysis. The narrators approached included primarily permanent residents of the village as well as a wider circle of occasional residents who either had deeper ties to the place or were involved in village life. Aside from the current situation, the interviews were directed to the region's past, either to the expulsion of the original German inhabitants or the reality of the past regime that resulted in Maříž being closed off behind the national border fence. In the analysis of the narratives, the thesis explores the relationships and interpretation of these key formative events of the place. There is also a particular focus on the physical imprints of historical turbulences on the local landscape, in the example of the state border and the Maříž Castle as sites of memory. As a result of the analysis, the place was found to have developed a certain core identity over the last thirty years of its development, which works strongly with identification with the place and, although it does not take a form of a classic village community, has the potential for future continuity....
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Discrimination of the Roma population in the area of housing in the Žižkov area in Prague
Šeráková, Leona ; Jakoubek, Marek (advisor) ; Jakoubková Budilová, Lenka (referee)
The primary purpose of the bachelor's thesis is not to point out the issue of discrimination against Roma in the area of Prague-Žižkov, a place often labeled as an excluded locality, but it is an attempt to explain why is possible to have a certain adequacy of the reason given by property owners for not providing rent to Roma groups. This quest for explanation takes place through the search for answers to questions in contexts. Considering that the issue is examined for the period from 1989 to the present, it is necessary to focus not only on certain discrimination but also on whatever reason it is difficult for the Roma population to obtain a lease in the given locality, taking into account the changes that took place in 1989 within our society. In the end, the tools used by the institutions to solve this problem in Prague-Žižkov are pointed out, they appear to be possibly effective based on the data found.
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Korean pop and its influence on the fans' activities, comparison of Czech and global fandoms
Bergerová, Kateřina ; Jakoubková Budilová, Lenka (advisor) ; Janeček, Petr (referee)
Korean pop and its influence on the fans' activities, comparison of Czech and global fandoms. In the last decade, Korean pop has become a cultural phenomenon around the world. This thesis focuses on the Czech fans of this music genre. Fan groups, so-called fandoms, are devoted to activities in support of the given idols or activities on a political-legal level. The bachelor thesis goes into detail about the activities of the Czech fandom in the public sphere, their analysis and comparison with the international scene. Using netnography and field research, it points out the specific behavioral characteristics of fans of this music genre, their labeling and self-concept. Keywords: Korean pop, idol, fandom, Korean popculture, Korea
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Beadweaving of West Greenland in Context of Decolonization Process
Kašparová, Monika Otmara ; Jakoubková Budilová, Lenka (advisor) ; Janeček, Petr (referee)
Glass beads, which has been produced since the second half of 18th century in the region of Jizera mountains, has gained a status of worldwide known phenomenon. As a result of the activities of missionnaires, traders and colonial officers we can find glass beads produced in Jizera mountains region even on the largest archipelago in the world - Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat), where beadwoven applications became an integral part of female festive clothing. The popularity of beadweaving techniques has been in the last three decades globally rising also in the field of handmade hobby and Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat) is no exception with its new generation of beadwork artists. This thesis aims to map the current position of beadweaving in the West Greenland and its possible role(s) within the context of decolonisation processes, representation of indigenous identity and indigenous activism. The author writes about the significance of seemingly insignificant element - seed beads, the base for beadweaving techniques - in specific location, while offering a comprehensive view to the development of this phenomenon since the first appearance of glass beads on Greenland to the possibilities of its contemporary usage. Therefore the thesis touches the topic of both festive clothing as well as contemporary...
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In the Grip of Patriarchy: Relationship to Masculinity and Gender Mainstreaming Among Male Academics in Leadership Positions of the Czech Post-Second World War Generation
Oliva, Eva ; Nyklová, Blanka (advisor) ; Jakoubková Budilová, Lenka (referee)
The study of masculinity and its impact on the structures and culture of the academic environment is an area that has been extensively researched internationally. Although there are significant studies that address this topic in the Czech environment, it remains under-researched in the context of specifying a group of male academics in leadership positions of the post-Second World War generation who represent very influential figures in shaping the form of Czech higher education and the culture of academic institutions. Through uncovering the contemporary, social, familial and academic influences that have been at work in shaping the gender identity of Czech academics of the post-war generation holding high positions in academic institutions, the research attempts to gain insight into how discourse and socialisation processes have influenced their perceptions of their masculine identity and performativity in personal and social spheres, including the academic one. The research attempts to capture these discursive formations that have shaped their attitudes towards gender issues, as well as the topic of gender equality in academic institutions. Male academics in leadership positions of the Czech post-Second World War generation are becoming key figures in the process of promoting gender...
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Experiences of Czech women giving birth in the context of Foucault's biopower: Its demonstration in hospitals
Fišerová, Klára ; Jakoubková Budilová, Lenka (advisor) ; Přibyláková, Martina (referee)
This study delves into the complex phenomenon of hospital births within the theoretical framework of Foucault's biopower. The impetus behind this research stems from the mounting dissatisfaction expressed by women who have undergone hospital births, resulting in traumatic experiences instead of the anticipated positive ones. The primary objective of this inquiry is to explore the manifestation of bio-power in the hospital setting during childbirth, along with its various forms and impact on women. Utilizing semi-structured interviews, the study delves deeply into the personal accounts of women who have undergone childbirth in hospitals located in Prague. A non-probabilistic selection approach, specifically the snowball method, was employed to select communication partners. The study's findings suggest that bio-power is applied at multiple levels during childbirth. Based on the personal experiences of the women interviewed, they were divided into two groups. The first group viewed bio-power expressions negatively, while the second group accepted and perceived these expressions as contributing to their sense of security in certain areas. Some women see the expressions of biopower as a fundamental necessity during childbirth, while others view it as a potentially beneficial but alternative approach.
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Comparison of two Slovak Roma / Gypsy settlements in eastern Slovakia from an ethnographic perspective
Malík, Robert ; Jakoubková Budilová, Lenka (advisor) ; Jakoubek, Marek (referee)
This ethnographic study compares the sociocultural and economic status differences between two geographically and historically close Roma settlements in the Eastern Slovak region of Spiš. Using Pierre Bourdieu's concept of symbolic power, this study identifies factors that contribute to variations in integration and access to sociocultural and economic resources. Oscar Lewis' theory of the culture of poverty provides a complementary perspective on the past and present of both settlements.Participant observation, unstructured semi-structured interviews, and archive work with civil registers were the primary data collection methods used. The findings suggest that the more integrated settlement has greater access to symbolic resources, resulting in higher sociocultural and economic status. Conversely, the less integrated settlement is perceived as having insufficient access to these resources, leading to lower sociocultural and economic status. The study highlights the importance of integration and access to symbolic resources in shaping social, cultural, and economic power, offering a deeper understanding of the intricate power dynamics and inequalities between the majority and Roma communities.
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Death and burial among Czech expats in Serbian Banat
Hermanová, Viktorie ; Jakoubková Budilová, Lenka (advisor) ; Kreisslová, Sandra (referee)
This thesis discusses a perception of death among Czech expats living in Serbian Banat. History of Czech migration to Banat started in 19th century after the war with Ottoman Empire, when the land was given to settlers from all territories of Habsburg monarchy. Nowadays Banat territory is divided between the countries of Serbia and Romania. Czechs differ from Serbs mostly in their language and catholic faith. Thesis is based on data collected during two expeditions of the Institute of Ethnology CU FA to the municipalities of Bela Crkva, Češko Selo and Kruščica. During the first expedition in 2021 the photos of Czech graves were taken on local catholic cemeteries. During the second expedition in 2022 interviews with the expats were recorded on the topic of funerals, dying and faith. The main research questions were: How Czech expats perceive death and dying? What are the differences between funerals in the past and present? What is the role of the dead in the lives of the living? For data analysis the thesis uses P. Ariès' theory of tamed death, A. Gell's theory of objects' secondary agency and the theory of deathscapes. Tamed death is a death without a taboo, death that is familiar and the actors can prepare for it. The opposite is wild death. Expats speak very openly about the topic. Their image...
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Reprodukce na okraji: Morální ekonomie romské fertility
Szénássy, Edit ; Stöckelová, Tereza (advisor) ; Jakoubková Budilová, Lenka (referee) ; Šmídová, Iva (referee)
Situated at the intersections of reproduction, population politics, health care services, and marginality in Central Europe, this dissertation explores the diverse ways Romani women living in precarious circumstances demonstrate reproductive agency. In particular, it examines the ways their agency critically engages with the discourse of responsibilization (Rose 1996, 2007) on the affective and social levels in a context ruled by a moral regime that calls for reproductive governance (Morgan & Roberts, 2012, 2019). Discussion and analysis are based on long- term participant observation in a segregated Romani settlement in Slovakia, as well as a short- term observation of staff and patients at a maternity ward in the Czech Republic. The ethnographic methodology and analysis are inspired by critical medical anthropology and the anthropology of reproduction. Building on this mixed-method approach, the analysis focuses on the individual, communal, and societal aspects of reproductive decision-making. It discloses the significant material and moral constraints surrounding women's reproductive decisions and it shows that marginalized Roma women both revere and refuse the discourses of self- governance, responsibility, and accountability in their reproductive practices. The text tackles the economics of...
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Importance and forms of bread in World War I in Czech lands
Římalová, Valentina ; Ferrarová, Eva (advisor) ; Jakoubková Budilová, Lenka (referee)
Bachelor's Thesis focuses on the role of bread and its transformation, describes its forms, methods of preparation and consumption against the background of shortages and the escalating food crisis, the First World War (1914-1918). It characterizes the role of bread as an fundamental food, and deals with its cultural significance in the diet of civilians and soldiers in the Czech lands. In the context of cultural anthropology, the aim of the work is to verify the assumption that the meaning of bread as a symbol of culture remains unchanged and retains its symbolic value even in situations of scarcity. Archival research, collection of wartime and period materials, especially recipes, which are part of this work, are used as a collection method. The work answers the questions, in what ways and whether it is even possible to replace bread. It looks at the ways of its transformation during the war years and to answer the question of whether even the drastic change in living conditions brought about by the First World War can lead to its demise. In such a situation, does culture come before biological need, or does not? Keywords: Bread, Culture, Shortage, First world war, Recipes.
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