How Women in the Territory of Slovenia Entered into Public Life in the 19th Century

On the History of Women on the Territory of Slovenia from 1848 to 1900

Abstract

Slovenian historical works hardly ever mention women, although in the 19th century women in Slovenia, as elsewhere in Europe, formed a much larger portion of the population than men, and although the Slovenian press and political leaders were much concerned with "women's issues" in the second half of the 19th century. The author describes the gradual participation of women in public life, particularly after 1861, when women began to take part in the actitivities of national associations and became actively involved in national gatherings. The different attitudes to "women's issues", the education of women and their employment, which appeared in the Slovenian press, are presented in detail.