History as Performance

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Focusing on identity politics, this study examines the performative aspects of political movements through the lens of women's involvement in Habsburg Galicia around 1900. It highlights the experiences of a Polish woman in the peasant movement, a Ukrainian feminist, and a Jewish Zionist, showcasing how their distinct identities and political actions contributed to broader societal changes. The book offers insights into the intersection of gender, ethnicity, and political activism during a transformative historical period.