FROM A MINER'S WIFE TO A SCIENTIST. SYSTEM CHANGE...

The book "From a Miner's Wife to a Scientist. System Change..." is a fascinating sociological study that analyzes, from a cultural perspective, issues related to gender inequality, women's access to the labor market, their identity, power in the family, and the combination of work and family roles. It is an extremely topical work that allows us to understand the challenges faced by modern women, especially in the context of changing cultural and social patterns.

• Analysis of gender inequality in a cultural context.
• Examination of women's access to the labor market and their identity.
• Considerations on power in the family and the combination of work and family roles.
• Current view on the weakening of the cultural pattern of pressure on women.
• Indication of barriers to women's professional advancement.
• Problems arising from combining social roles.
• Case study of women in Silesia.

This monograph, based on research conducted among women living in the post-industrial areas of Upper Silesia, offers a unique insight into the changing social roles of Silesian women. In an environment where gender roles were formerly strictly separated, we are observing a transformation in the definition of the roles of women and men. This book is a valuable source of knowledge for all those interested in the issue of gender equality and social change.

The authors, Urszula Swadźba and Monika Żak, present insightful analyses and interpretations of research results that allow us to understand the value system, interpretations of social roles, and views on the stereotypical division of the roles of women and men. It is a must-read for sociologists, cultural scientists, students, and all those who want to deepen their knowledge of contemporary social and cultural challenges.

The University of Silesia Publishing House puts into the hands of readers a publication that not only analyzes but also inspires reflection and action for equality and social justice. This book is an important voice in the discussion about the role of women in society and their pursuit of self-realization in various areas of life. It is a position that will certainly encourage reflection and open new perspectives on the reality that surrounds us.

The book has 184 pages and a format of 173x247 mm. It was published in 2016 in paperback by the University of Silesia Publishing House. It is a must-read for anyone interested in sociology, cultural studies, and the issue of gender equality. It is a read that will certainly broaden horizons and inspire action for a better world.