Studies

The project’s “Mother Language over the History” main purpose is to facilitate the rediscovery of a Mediterranean identity among the partner countries, with a view to making the local communities, both Italian and Greek, more aware of the cultural heritage of their regions and of the value of this heritage in terms of the opportunities it provides for local development. An element of dialogue and comparison between the two cultures involved is the story of women, seen as a key factor in bringing about cultural change in the regional level.
The research in this regard was conducted mainly by young researchers from the University of the Salento, the Patras Science Park and the Technological Educational Institution of Epirus. The resulting historical and social reconstruction of the role of women in the society of western Greece and the Salento highlights the key moments in which women played a crucial role by participating, directly or indirectly, in the social, economic and cultural evolutions.
In this reconstruction, Woman becomes a key to interpreting the territory and identifying a common cultural heritage on both sides of the Adriatic. The three institutions followed a common approach to the research, studying the influence and the contribution of women in three main fields: culture, society and economy. The study methods adopted included not only research on the bibliographical sources but direct interviews and extensive photographic evidence, as well as, when necessary because of the lack or the rarity of written sources. Focusing on the common themes and contexts of study, the researchers on both sides of the Adriatic produced the studies presented in this page.

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	University of Salento studies - Premise Trono Anna, Rizzello Katia, Ruppi Francesca Translated in English by: Faggiano Maria Rosaria, Metcalf George
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	The universal value of the Virgin Mother Ruppi Francesca Translated in English by: Faggiano Maria Rosaria, Metcalf George
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	The struggle of women for professional and social recognition Terragno Giuliana Translated in English by: Faggiano Maria Rosaria, Metcalf George
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	Women in the folk traditions of the Salento: "tarantismo" Porcino Marta Translated in English by: Faggiano Maria Rosaria, Metcalf George
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	Women in manufacturing industry in the Province of Lecce, with special reference to the textiles and clothing sectors Campa Maria Lucia, Labile Margherita, Trono Anna Translated in English by: Faggiano Maria Rosaria, Metcalf George
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	Women in the economy of the Salento: tobacco and women tobacco workers in the Province of Lecce Trono Anna, Pesare Fabiola Translated in English by: Faggiano Maria Rosaria, Metcalf George
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	T.E.I. of Epirus' studies - Introduction Oikonomou A., Mpalaska E., Stylios Ch.
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	T.E.I. of Epirus' studies - Premise Oikonomou A., Stylios Ch.
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	T.E.I. of Epirus' studies - Abstracts Oikonomou A., Mpalaska E., Stylios Ch.
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	The Icon of Virgin Mary in Epirus through the Centuries Oikonomou A., Mpalaska E., Stylios Ch. Translated in English by: Mposmos I.
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	Women οf Epirus and their Social Status from ancient to modern times Mpalaska E., Oikonomou A., Stylios Ch. Translated in English by: Mposmos I.
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	Τhe woman of Epirus of domestic and non-domestic labour Oikonomou A., Stylios Ch. Translated in English by: Mposmos I.
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	P.S.P.'s studies - Editorial note Groumpos P., Kakarountas Ath.
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	Research of evidence for the linkage and the similaties of the two countries regarding the icons of Virgin Mary Lotsari A., Charalampopoulou D. Translated in English by: Kakarountas Ath.
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	The social role and the cultural identity of women in Patra Grigoriou Chr., Μetaxioti Chr. Translated in English by: Schinianakis D.
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	The woman of Tobacco Bada Con., Aggeli M. Translated in English by: Evagkelou I.
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	The role of woman in the economy of Patras: The textile sector Agoti St.
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