This paper addresses the significance of the turning point in the perception of women’s sexual morality during the Great War. Along with the public discourse, we analysed autobiographical sources (journals and memoires) to highlight intimate views of “ordinary people” regarding this issue. On the one hand, we will look into the women’s responses to potential changes of sexual norms during the war. On the other, we will analyse opinions and responses of men (soldiers and priests in particular) concerning changed sexual behaviour of women during the war. In addition to this, we will devote particular attention to relationships between morality, soldiers and nurses.
COBISS.SI-ID: 59105890
The article focuses on the impacts of World War I on the gender relations. Did the war bring more freedom, easier labour market access and greater role of women in the society, as the duties and obligations of women increased along with men’s general mobilisation? The panoramic overview of the most referential existing studies comes to a conclusion that there is no unequivocal explanation. The Great War indeed offered new opportunities for women’s activities in many places around Europe, including the Slovenian lands, whereas political and administrative powers often tried to prevent the more radical changes of gender roles in the society.
COBISS.SI-ID: 59137634
The contribution discusses the Austro-Hungarian approach to the development of social security policy for military personnel and their families during war and peacetime. On the basis of legislative documents and articles in the Slovenian newspapers it specifically explores the period of World War I. It shows that Austro-Hungary entered the war relatively well-prepared as far as maintenance was concerned.
COBISS.SI-ID: 59137122