Contemporary Perceptions of the Solidarity Movement Held by Polish Nationals

<p>Widespread participation in the 1980s Solidarity movement by Polish nationals of both genders, varying ideologies, and differing political backgrounds has led to diverse views of the history and narrative of the movement that today is interpreted in differing ways by groups and individuals. To gain a better understanding of how Poles view this unique time period of their history a survey featuring 54 questions was dispatched to and completed by over 121 Polish nationals. All questions relate to the Solidarity movement in categories covering: Prominent People, Media, Economics, Religion, and Education and concluding with a free-write section for additional comments by participants. The results show near common agreement on some points while in other areas participants expressed conflicting opinions and views. These varying perspectives reflect the ongoing debate concerning the ethos of the Solidarity movement in addition to its effect on contemporary Polish culture.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

MALS (Master of Arts in Liberal Studies)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis - unrestricted

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Liberal Studies

Year dc:date.issued

2013

Author dc:creator

• Buhr, Nathan P

• Poland
• Solidarność
• Solidarity Movement
• Trade Union
• Survey
• European History
• Other Political Science
• Other Sociology

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright by the authors.

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1168

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dc.etsu.edu:etd-2341