Gender and memory in Hungary from the siege of Budapest to present day / by Lisa Pope Fischer.

Author/creator Fischer, Lisa Pope, 1962
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2025.
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Contents Resilience and resistance during World War II : early experiences of societal unrest -- Rákosi era : a period of rebuilding and anxiety -- 1956 revolution : an episode of insecurity from the perspective of onlookers -- Kádár era : re-imagining the past with nostalgia -- Post-communist era : a way of life disappears and a promise unfulfilled -- What is goulash populism?
Abstract "Gender and Memory in Hungary: From the Siege of Budapest to Present Day examines the life stories of elderly Hungarian women through a person-centered approach from an anthropological perspective. Each woman crafts her narrative against the backdrop of significant historical events: World War II, the post-war period, the 1956 revolution, the Kádár era, and the shifts of post-communism leading into Goulash populism. These narratives not only mirror large historical signposts but also shed light on cultural patterns and unofficial microhistories that form a Chorus of Experiences-an intricate tapestry of diverse lived experiences, identity, and memory. The author uses anthropology to explore the nuances of personal stories, revealing insights about our shared human condition. By adopting this view, the text draws interesting parallels between Goulash populism and neo-revitalization movements, highlighting that while our history shapes the present, today's societal context also influences how we reinterpret the past"-- Provided by publisher.
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