Silesian family - yesterday and today

Abstract

Changes and developments that can be observed for several years concern almost every aspect of human life. These changes occur globally and locally. We can talk about technological change as well as individual – concerning personality. The family is only one of many important elements of social life that have changed recently. Silesian family was exposed to the factors that largely influenced its form and function. We can observe explicitly the differences between the Silesian family: yesterday and today. Silesian family of the past was a multi-generational family, connected with a very strong emotional bond and economical bond. Daily life of every Silesian family was determined by tradition and a specific lifestyle. Contemporary Silesian family is often nuclear family that cultivates the traditions of Silesia only in the occasion of various festivals and cultural events. We should lean over the changes that have taken place in the form of everyday life of the Silesian family. This article attempts to outline the image of the Silesian family yesterday and today.