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The Story of Three Unmarried Ladies during the times of three authoritarianisms (An Entry to the History of Everydayness in 1850-1950)
NOVÁ, Naděžda
The graduation thesis tells the story of three unmarried women from the half of the 19th to the half of the 20th century. The society and the everyday life of described era are introduced against the background of their lives. The introduction to the theme, focus and critical evaluation of used literature is followed by the chapter on the beginnings of women emancipation in Bohemia. Next chapter is focused on the girls{\crq} education in 19th century; it resumes its development from the reforms of Maria Teresa to the entrée of the Czech women to the university. Forth chapter studies the life of the main characters{\crq} (the Gabriel sisters{\crq}) father, Josef Ambrož Gabriel, who was an important Czech patriot. Fifth and sixth chapters give the view of the important landmarks in the Gabriel sisters{\crq} lives {--} from their birth, choice of occupation, professional demand to death. Chapter no. 7 mentions the socially important relatives and friendships which the sisters had, it also considers their opinion on men and their relationships to them, it also deals with their interest in arts, especially theatre which was an integral part of the social life. The following two chapters also show the reality of the sisters{\crq} everyday lives especially considering their opinions and ideas of health and fashion. The conclusion, which summarizes the mission of three unmarried ladies during the time of three authoritarianisms, is followed by the list of used recourses and the presentation of enclosures.
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