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Könyvszemle | Mihályi Katalin (szerk.): Magyar nők és hősnők – Amikor a fakanál is kard. (Szabadka: Szekeres László Alapítvány, 2024)

Introduction

Könyvszemle | mihályi katalin (szerk.): magyar nők és hősnők – amikor a fakanál is kard. (szabadka: szekeres lászló alapítvány, 2024). Olvassa el a könyvszemlét Mihályi Katalin „Magyar nők és hősnők – Amikor a fakanál is kard” c. kötetéről. Fedezze fel a Szekeres László Alapítvány 2024-es kiadványát.

Abstract

Mihályi Katalin (szerk.). 2024. Magyar nők és hősnők – Amikor a fakanál is kard. Szabadka: Szekeres László Alapítvány. 239 oldal. ISBN 978-86-81896-09-9.

Review

The work titled "Magyar nők és hősnők – Amikor a fakanál is kard," edited by Mihályi Katalin, immediately captures attention with its evocative subtitle: "When the wooden spoon is also a sword." Published in 2024 by the Szekeres László Alapítvány in Szabadka, this 239-page edited volume promises a fresh and perhaps unconventional exploration of Hungarian women and their roles as heroines. The title itself suggests a re-evaluation of what constitutes heroism, potentially broadening the definition beyond traditional battlefield valor to encompass everyday struggles, resilience, and the significant contributions made within domestic or less overtly public spheres. As an edited collection, it implies a diverse range of perspectives and potentially different historical periods or thematic approaches to its central subject matter. The premise of "Hungarian Women and Heroines" is inherently significant, offering a crucial lens through which to examine gender roles, agency, and historical narratives within Hungarian culture. The provocative subtitle indicates a work that might challenge conventional historiography, focusing on the often-overlooked strength and impact of women whose heroism might manifest in less ostentatious ways. This approach holds considerable potential for interdisciplinary appeal, resonating with scholars in history, gender studies, sociology, and cultural studies. The book's moderate length of 239 pages suggests a concise yet substantive collection that could introduce readers to various aspects of Hungarian female experience and redefine perceptions of historical agency. While the abstract provides only bibliographic details, the title alone establishes the book as a potentially vital contribution to understanding Hungarian social and cultural history. A comprehensive review would delve into the methodologies employed by the contributing authors, the specific historical periods or figures highlighted, and the theoretical frameworks underpinning the collection. It would also be insightful to assess how effectively the volume articulates and supports its central premise—that the "wooden spoon" can indeed be a "sword"—and how it enriches or challenges existing narratives about women's contributions. Ultimately, Mihályi Katalin's edited volume appears to be a timely and thought-provoking work that promises to shed new light on the multifaceted identities and enduring strengths of Hungarian women.

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