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Revisiting the Life Story of Julia Rajk
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Abstract The paper discusses the difficulties of writing the life story of the wife of a leading home-grown communist, László Rajk (1909-1949), Júlia Rajk. It argues that the digital turn makes sources visible and available, which have not been accessible before, such as newspaper articles and photos. Howeve... view more
The paper discusses the difficulties of writing the life story of the wife of a leading home-grown communist, László Rajk (1909-1949), Júlia Rajk. It argues that the digital turn makes sources visible and available, which have not been accessible before, such as newspaper articles and photos. However, the building up of the memory politic of the illiberal state uses herstory as a tool of "mnemonic security" and places Júlia Rajk's life outside the canon.... view less
Classification
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Social History, Historical Social Research
Free Keywords
gender studies; life story; digital turn; women's history; herstory; Hungary; gender history; women in politics
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
Page/Pages
p. 280-291
Journal
Teksty drugie (2020) 1
Issue topic
Convention and Revolution
Status
Preprint; reviewed