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The everyday life of publicly active women in second half of 19th century
Damková, Markéta ; Hlavačka, Milan (advisor) ; Pokorná, Magdaléna (referee)
The goal of the master thesis is to introduce a woman living in the second half of nineteenth century in her private sphere of influence. It deals with the everyday life of the female half of population belonging to the bourgeoisie and with the rhythm controlling her life. In particular chapters there are concluded parts of female world limited by their household. The thesis describes ordinary actions which made part of female's life, the most important are housekeeping and raising children. The attention is also focused on female's health and body care and on the methods of mental hygiene, especially ways of relaxing and spending free time. An ordinary life of female member of bourgeoisie in the second half of nineteenth century is reconstructed thanks to the primary sources, particularly the diaries and the private correspondence. The thesis is based on the research of the estates of many publicly active Czech women lay-by in the Literary Archive of the Museum of Czech Literature or published as the edition. Key words 19th century, history of women, everyday life, female question, housekeeping, raising children, free time, clothing
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