''Tidevarvet'' (

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: ''The Epoch'') was a weekly political and feminist magazine existed between November 1923 and December 1936 in Stockholm, Sweden.

History and profile

''Tidevarvet'' was established in 1923. The first issue appeared on 24 November 1923. The founders were five women, who were called the Fogelstad group:

Kerstin Hesselgren Kerstin Hesselgren (14 January 1872 – 19 August 1962) was a Swedish politician. Hesselgren became the first woman to be elected into the Upper House of the Swedish Parliament after female suffrage was introduced in 1921. She was elected by sug ...

, Honorine Hermelin, who was an educator,

Ada Nilsson Ada Konstantia Nilsson (September 21, 1872 – May 23, 1964) was an early Swedish woman medical doctor. She was one of the founders of the campaigning magazine '' Tidevarvet'' in 1923. Biography Nilsson was born in Södra Säms in 1872. She was ...

, who was a medical doctor, Elisabeth Tamm, a politician, and

Elin Wägner Elin Matilda Elisabet Wägner (16 May 1882 – 7 January 1949) was a Swedish writer, journalist, feminist, teacher, ecologist and pacifist. She was a member of the Swedish Academy from 1944. Biography Elin Wägner was born in Lund, Sweden as ...

, who was an author. The founders had a

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political stance. It was started on the initiatives of the Liberal Women's National Association, which was also established by the group. ''Tidevarvet'' stated its mission in the first issue as follows: the magazine would be a “forum, an arena in which men and women can work side by side to forge a broad-minded vision and find ways of implementing it in legislation and community life.” The magazine was published on a weekly basis. It adopted a radical political and pacifist stance. Elisabeth Tamm subsidised the magazine. ''Tidevarvet'' ceased publication in December 1936.

Editors, contributors and content

The launching editor of the magazine was

Ellen Hagen Ellen Helga Louise Hagen (''née'' Wadström; 1873–1967) was a Swedish suffragette, women's rights activist and politician. She was a member of the National Association for Women's Suffrage, the chairperson of Liberala kvinnor (Liberal Women) ...

whose term was between 1923 and 1924. Then, Elin Wägner edited ''Tidevarvet'' from 1924 to 1927. She was replaced by Carin Hermelin in the post who edited ''Tidevarvet'' from 1927 to its demise in 1936. Honorine Hermelin and

Moa Martinson Moa Martinson, born Helga Maria Swarts sometimes spelt Swartz, (2November 18905August 1964) was one of Sweden's most noted authors of proletarian literature. Her ambition was to change society with her authorship and to portray the conditions of ...

were among the contributors. The latter published notes about her visit to the

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in the magazine, which continued to be an influential platform to discuss social and women-related issues in Sweden until 1935. Ada Nilsson also worked in the magazine. The other significant contributors included

Eva Andén Eva Johanna Andén (23 April 1886 – 26 March 1970) was a Swedish lawyer. She became the first woman member of the Swedish Bar Association on 14 March 1918. Life Eva Andén was born to the merchant Heribert Andén and Elin Forssman. In 1907, s ...

Emilia Fogelklou Emilia Maria Fogelklou-Norlind (20 July 1878 in Simrishamn - 26 September 1972 in Uppsala, Sweden) was a Swedish pacifist, theologian, feminist, author and lecturer. She was the first woman in Sweden to receive a bachelor’s degree in theology, a ...

, Klara Johansson and Frida Steenhoff. Although ''Tidevarvet'' was a feminist publication, it did not publish specific issues on women arguing that all areas of society were concerned with women. In addition to political content, the magazine frequently featured articles about physical training and sports. These were mostly written by a medical doctor and political activist

Andrea Andreen Ellenor Andrea Andreen (1888–1972) was a Swedish physician, pacifist and feminist. As a physician, she specialized in the treatment of diabetes, combining dietary restrictions with insulin. A prominent figure in the Swedish women's movement, she ...

. The magazine invited its readers to join the activities of the Swedish Women's Federation for Physical Culture.

Legacy

Hjördis Levin Hjördis Levin (born 4 June 1930) is a Swedish historian and author whose field of research focuses on gender studies. Early years and education Hildur (nickname, "Hjördis") Charlotta Eriksson was born in Smedby, Östergötland County on 4 June ...

published a book about the magazine and its contributors, ''Kvinnorna på barrikaden'' (meaning ''Women on the Barricade'' in English).

References

External links

Editions of ''Tidevarvet'' 1923–1936
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