Praca, religia, rodzina. Od wartości materialistycznych do postmaterialistycznych

Abstract

The paper will be based on the theoretical concept by Ronald Inglehart on the transition of the society from materialist (traditional) to post-materialist (modern) values. Assumptions of this concept will be briefly outlined. Then, the results of the author’s own research on the values of work, family and religion will be presented. The research was conducted in Silesian communities. This will show the current stage of transition from materialist to post-materialist values in Polish society. In conclusion, the author will answer the question of whether we are dealing with a crisis or with a transformation of the value system of Poles.