TRANSFORMATION OF THE ROLE AND IMAGE OF A WOMAN IN THE CONTEXT OF UKRAINIAN CULTURE OF THE XIX-EARLY XXI CENTURY

Anna Tkach

doi:10.23856/4517

Abstract

In Ukrainian culture women are an important component of the culture of our people. In a traditional society one of the testimonies of which folklore is, the emphasis was on the various incarnations associated with the feminine. The feminine principle was manifested in family and ritual folklore. The role of a woman in the context of Ukrainian culture has been transformed in the process of historical development. In the culture of the Soviet period the equality of rights and freedoms of both sexes began to be emphasized. In most works of art the idea of equality between men and women is postulated, there is a desacralization of the feminine principle as one that is the bearer of the essentially valuable. In this period it is possible to involve as sources not so much folklore, but other forms which act as personification of cultural values. Accordingly, this change not only forms of manifestation of the essence of understanding of the feminine principle but also its position in culture needs to be covered. In the XX century the idea of the universality of women is formed, which can easily combine different tasks, depending on social situation. In modern culture there are several key images associated with the beginning of a woman. The role of the woman-mother, which correlates with others, remains invariably important. The issue of defending gender equality in Ukrainian society is becoming relevant.

Highlights

In Ukrainian culture women have always occupied an important place
Different incarnations of female origin were manifested in family-ritual folklore, because during her life a woman went through different stages of her formation and was a direct participant in most of the ritual actions
In this period it is possible to involve as sources not so much folklore how many other forms which act as personification of cultural values

Summary

Introduction

In Ukrainian culture women have always occupied an important place. She was perceived as a guardian – a potential successor to the family, one who has sacred knowledge. Most works of art postulate the idea of equality between men and women, but there is a desacralization of the feminine principle as a carrier of the essentially valuable things In this period it is possible to involve as sources not so much folklore how many other forms which act as personification of cultural values. The formation of a number of societies and organizations that supported the growth of women's self-awareness began to play an important role This was facilitated by appearance in 1812 of the so-called “Women's Patriotic Society” (community) – the first organization in the Empire, which aimed to achieve public goals. Awareness of the intelligentsia in the development of feminist movements in Western Europe played an important role In their theoretical works, writers, critics and politicians are beginning to defend the idea of the need to achieve women's equality in socio-political life. These choirs commented on all the main stages of the wedding, and spoke on behalf of the main actors

The image and role of a woman in the culture of the Soviet period

Ukrainian culture since independence: the role and status of a woman

Conclusion