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A Transgressive Figure or a Puppet of the Patriarchy? The Action Heroine in Atomic Blonde
No full textAlthough women’s empowerment has progressed, various media products still represent women in a negative light. They are commonly stereotyped and shown as sexual objects in these media products. Nonetheless, major breakthroughs have been made in the action film genre. Female action heroes have begun to be represented as transgressive women who oppose the patriarchal notion that masculine qualities are exclusively for men. The film Atomic Blonde features a lead action heroine and presents her as a strong woman who embodies characteristics of both masculinity and femininity. This study aims to discover how this heroine is represented in this action film. A qualitative approach with narrative and non-narrative analysis was applied to conduct this study. In doing so, the writers used Judith Halberstam’s theory of female masculinity that scrutinizes performances of masculinity by female subjects. The theory of gender, sexuality, and toughness by Jeffrey Brown was also employed to examine the aforementioned aspects of action heroines. One research finding is that despite being characterized as a powerful and tough woman, this action heroine is still subjected to hypersexualization and subordination. It demonstrates that regardless of how much power an action heroine possesses, she is still bounded by the patriarchy
How to Become an Obstetric Authority? Demarcation Dispute between Midwives and Doctors in German Midwifery Manuals from the Early Modern Period
No full textThe subject of the study is the analysis of early modern midwifery manuals from German-speaking regions written in the period between the second half of the seventeenth century and the first half of the eighteenth century. This period can be described as the beginning of the so-called demarcation dispute between the midwives and obstetricians. A characteristic manifestation of the dispute was an enormous production of midwifery manuals written by physicians and surgeons. At the same time, three German midwives (Justina Siegemund, Anna Elisabeth Horenburg and Barbara Wiedemann) published their treatises on childbirth. The aim of the study is to show the legitimation and self-presentation strategies used by the female and male authors of the midwifery manuals in order to integrate themselves into obstetric authorities. Moreover, the study focuses on the differences between the approach of female and male authors to midwifery.The subject of the study is the analysis of early modern midwifery manuals from German-speaking regions written in the period between the second half of the seventeenth century and the first half of the eighteenth century. This period can be described as the beginning of the so-called demarcation dispute between the midwives and obstetricians. A characteristic manifestation of the dispute was an enormous production of midwifery manuals written by physicians and surgeons. At the same time, three German midwives (Justina Siegemund, Anna Elisabeth Horenburg and Barbara Wiedemann) published their treatises on childbirth. The aim of the study is to show the legitimation and self-presentation strategies used by the female and male authors of the midwifery manuals in order to integrate themselves into obstetric authorities. Moreover, the study focuses on the differences between the approach of female and male authors to midwifery
From Midwifery to Birth Assistance: Midwives’ Practice in the First Half of the 20th Century in the Czech Lands
No full textThe paper deals with midwives’ practice in the first half of the 20th century. The issue is based on the analysis of serial sources, so-called birth diaries. The research analyses ten series of birth diaries in the pre-printed form in which the midwives recorded information on the course of deliveries. The diaries are kept in Czech and Moravian archives and provide data on obstetric practice in various regions of the Czech lands. That makes it possible for us to compare the circumstances under which the midwives worked as well as their performance in different geographical, demographic, and social conditions, both in industrial and agrarian areas. The obtained data provide answers to several questions, e.g. the beginnings of assistants’ careers, their performance, the social structure of their clientele, as well as medical aspects of obstetric practice and cooperation with physicians. The research attempts to define the links between these indicators and also focuses on the financial gains of the midwives in their obstetric practice.The paper deals with midwives’ practice in the first half of the 20th century. The issue is based on the analysis of serial sources, so-called birth diaries. The research analyses ten series of birth diaries in the pre-printed form in which the midwives recorded information on the course of deliveries. The diaries are kept in Czech and Moravian archives and provide data on obstetric practice in various regions of the Czech lands. That makes it possible for us to compare the circumstances under which the midwives worked as well as their performance in different geographical, demographic, and social conditions, both in industrial and agrarian areas. The obtained data provide answers to several questions, e.g. the beginnings of assistants’ careers, their performance, the social structure of their clientele, as well as medical aspects of obstetric practice and cooperation with physicians. The research attempts to define the links between these indicators and also focuses on the financial gains of the midwives in their obstetric practice
Bedřich of Strážnice and the Hussite Garrisons in Silesia
No full textIn his study, the author focuses on the activity of the Hussite military garrisons in the Silesian duchies in 1428–1435. After a synopsis of the basic stages of the Hussite raids in Silesia, he pays attention to the presence of garrisons deep in the enemy territory and repeatedly returns to the issue of supplying them with military equipment and provisions. In Silesia, the priest Bedřich of Strážnice helped to transform the system operating among the garrisons in Central and South Moravia, including the collection of food in the form of tributes, obtaining the spoils of war, supplying through the convoys sent from the Hussite domain, and the cooperation with local elites. At the same time, securing supplies determined the main features of military operations.In his study, the author focuses on the activity of the Hussite military garrisons in the Silesian duchies in 1428–1435. After a synopsis of the basic stages of the Hussite raids in Silesia, he pays attention to the presence of garrisons deep in the enemy territory and repeatedly returns to the issue of supplying them with military equipment and provisions. In Silesia, the priest Bedřich of Strážnice helped to transform the system operating among the garrisons in Central and South Moravia, including the collection of food in the form of tributes, obtaining the spoils of war, supplying through the convoys sent from the Hussite domain, and the cooperation with local elites. At the same time, securing supplies determined the main features of military operations
The Defense of Lawful Rebellion against Superior Rulers in Christopher Goodman’s Work
No full textChristopher Goodman was a famous English 16th century reformer, a colleague and a close friend of John Knox, Father of Scottish Presbyterian Church. Christopher Goodman was well-known thanks to his critical work ’How Superior Powers Ought to Be Obeyed by Their Subjects and Wherein They May Lawfully by God’s Word Be Disobeyed and Resisted’. John Knox and Christopher Goodman were the most critical authors of their age. However, Goodman’s radical way of thinking was stronger than Knox’s and that was the reason for the prohibition of his book.Christopher Goodman was a famous English 16th century reformer, a colleague and a close friend of John Knox, Father of Scottish Presbyterian Church. Christopher Goodman was well-known thanks to his critical work ’How Superior Powers Ought to Be Obeyed by Their Subjects and Wherein They May Lawfully by God’s Word Be Disobeyed and Resisted’. John Knox and Christopher Goodman were the most critical authors of their age. However, Goodman’s radical way of thinking was stronger than Knox’s and that was the reason for the prohibition of his book
Trust Limitations: Former Wehrmacht Soldiers Serving in the Czechoslovak Air Force in Britain during World War II
No full textThe paper explores the trust limitations of the Czechoslovak exile authorities during World War II towards those volunteers of the Czechoslovak exile military forces who had formerly served in the Wehrmacht. It has come to light that they were not prohibited from joining even the elite of the armed forces represented by air force units. On the other hand, the given degree of mistrust is demonstrated by the fact that they were only assigned to the ground personnel. Moreover, men who had gone through flying personal training in the German Luftwaffe were never accepted to the exile air force units.The paper explores the trust limitations of the Czechoslovak exile authorities during World War II towards those volunteers of the Czechoslovak exile military forces who had formerly served in the Wehrmacht. It has come to light that they were not prohibited from joining even the elite of the armed forces represented by air force units. On the other hand, the given degree of mistrust is demonstrated by the fact that they were only assigned to the ground personnel. Moreover, men who had gone through flying personal training in the German Luftwaffe were never accepted to the exile air force units
COMPARING THE COSTS OF ACCESS TO THE TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE ON ROAD AND RAIL FREIGHT TRANSPORT ON SELECTED ROUTES IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC
No full textPríspevok sa zaoberá porovnaním nákladov spojených s prístupom na dopravnú sieť v cestnej a železničnej nákladnej doprave na vybraných úsekoch v podmienkach Slovenskej republiky. Analyzuje náklady na vybraných trasách z hľadiska absolútnej a jednotkovej ceny a porovnáva faktory vplývajúce na tieto náklady.The paper deals with the comparison of costs related to access to the transport network in road and rail freight transport on selected sections in the conditions of the Slovak Republic. It analyzes costs on selected routes in terms of absolute and unit prices and compares factors affecting these costs
THE CONCEPT OF BSC SYSTEM AND ITS USE IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF BUS TRANSPORT COMPANY IN SR
No full textStrategické riadenie je nevyhnutnou súčasťou riadenia podniku. Predstavuje spôsob, ako zvýšiť konkurencieschopnosť podnikov. Jednou z možností využitia nástrojov strategického riadenia v spoločnostiach autobusovej dopravy je koncept systému Balanced Scorecard (BSC). Systém BSC pozostáva zo štyroch perspektív - finančnej, zákazníckej, procesnej a perspektívy učenia sa a rastu. Tieto perspektívy využívajú rôzne ukazovatele, ktoré je potrebné pri zavádzaní systému BSC v podniku rešpektovať. Analyzovali sme, ako podniky v Slovenskej republike využívajú systém BSC v strategickom riadení a výsledky prieskumu sú súčasťou tohoto príspevku. Jeho cieľom je vysvetliť metodiku systému BSC a výhody zavedenia tohto systému v praxi podnikov autobusovej dopravy.Strategic management is an essential part of the business management. It can also be a way to increase the competitiveness of enterprises. One of the possibilities of using strategic management tools in bus transport companies is just the concept of Balanced Scorecard (BSC) system. The BSC system consists of four perspectives - financial, customer, business and learning and growth perspective, which use a lot of indicators. When the enterprise is introducing the BSC system, it should be respected those perspectives. In fact, we analysed how companies in the Slovak Republic use BSC system in their own strategic management. The results of the survey is published in this paper. The aim of this article is to explain the methodology of the BSC system and benefits of implementing this system. It also determined the possibilities of using BSC system in practice, namely in bus transport companies
AN ANALYSIS OF THE POSTAL MARKET CONCERNING 24/7 COURIER SERVICE AVAILABILITY
No full textIn this paper, we analyzed the readiness and needs of the postal market for the concept of express delivery service with improved time availability, which together with the existing services includes 24/7 customer service. On the territory of the city of Belgrade, a survey was conducted on the attitudes and needs for the existing services of express shipments, as well as for the proposed new service, in order to obtain appropriate indicators. The research involved creating an appropriate questionnaire and collecting the opinions of respondents, which consisted of individuals and legal entities. The collected data were statistically analyzed, and the most significant results were presented in the paper
HERE COMES THE ELECTRIC CAR: DELVING INTO YOUNG CZECH CONSUMERS\u27 MOTIVATIONS IN BUYING AN ELECTRIC CAR
No full textElectromobility is a preferred way of car manufacturers to deal with environmental impact of their products. But is it also a preferred way of their customers? This paper gives insights on history of electromobility, EU market incentives, customers’ approaches towards innovative products in automotive and plans for Clean mobility in the Czech Republic. Finally it presents motivational factors of buying electric cars amongst Prague University of Economics and Business students