Inicjatywy związkowo-stowarzyszeniowe emigracji polskiej w Szwecji w XX wieku

Abstract

The emigration phenomenon holds many aspects that present an interesting field of sociological, psychological and cultural studies. One of the characteristics of this phenomenon is the need to unite in order to protect common values, identity, rights and the wish to share important issues with members of the same cultural, professional or religious society. The Polish emigrant group in Sweden has its own traditions and clear results in this field. Starting with the interwar period, through the post-war period and the time of ideological war with socialism, the initiatives both from the patriots and those who sympathized with the regime were very lively. Polish Catholics in Sweden holds a high place among the well organized societies. The following article is an attempt to capture that part of life of Polish emigrants in Sweden, which shows society commitment and other similar initiatives.