The Catholic Model of Education in the Theory and Practice of the National Women’s Organisation (1919 - 1939)

The article presents the political, social, and educational activities of one of the largest Catholic socio-political women's organizations operating in interwar Poland. The goals and areas of the organization’s diverse activities have been outlined, focusing primarily on the work to activate women in social life and their pursuit of equal rights, which was combined with the traditional role of women defined by social norms and the social teachings of the Catholic Church. The article also discusses the traditional family model and upbringing promoted by the association, as well as the role of women (femininity) in both private and public spaces.