Poland in the interwar period was a highly diverse area in terms of nationality, religion and culture, which made it an interesting period for the press, which was developing dynamically. The market has included There were many magazines addressed to women, in which topics related to politics or emancipation were discussed, but above all, one could find in them a whole lot of advice on how to be a good wife, mother and a perfect housewife.
10 commandments of the “ideal wife” from the times of the Second Polish Republic
In the times of the Second Polish Republic, which covered the interwar period, a man’s task was to develop his professional career. The woman, on the other hand, was supposed to take care of the house and be the best wife for her husband and mother for their children. In 1938, “Gazeta dla Dzieci” even published something like “The Ten Commandments of a Wife”. Here they are:
- Don’t be extravagant, don’t waste a penny earned by your husband, sometimes in hard work.
- Keep your home and surroundings clean.
- Try to always look clean and attractive.
- Don’t be flirtatious with other men.
- Do not object to your husband’s moderate and reasonable severity with regard to children.
- Don’t spend a lot of time with your friends.
- Do not tell your friends about the affairs of your house.
- Never speak ill of your husband to anyone.
- Be always cheerful, kind and yielding.
- Be gentle.
10 commandments of the Catholic “ideal wife” from the times of the Second Polish Republic
Interestingly, it was not the first such decalogue that appeared in the press at that time. Seven years earlier, “Guidebook Catholic” published its version of commandments for married women. Did the previous ones seem quite absurd to you? Then just look at these:
- Remember to have no friends except your husband.
- Do not abuse your husband and do not make debts on his account.
- Don’t disturb the peace of your home for a trifle.
- Get out of the way of your husband when he is angry, and if you are not afraid of him, feign fear of his wrath.
- Don’t break plates and pots, and never on your husband’s head.
- Never utter words that lower the dignity of your husband.
- Do not rob yourself and your husband of health through quarrels and quarrels.
- Never speak ill of your husband, even in front of those closest to you.
- Do not covet costly and ever new clothes, if you do not want your husband to become poor.
- Shake off maiden whims and don’t want to have too much fun.
Source: interestinghistorical.pl
Source: Gazeta
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