Originally presented at a local speakeasy, the stories are now available to a global audience as a valuable contribution to understanding gender inequality and the daily struggles of women in rural communities.
Old mountain women - patriarchy and its legacy in rural communities
On our YouTube page, we have presented a collection of 14 women's stories from Stara Planina, translated and adapted for an international audience in English. These stories illuminate the daily lives of women living in one of the most patriarchal and isolated regions of Europe.