Abstract

This article presents the research conducted in the grassroots “sewing masks at home” movement in Poland during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. One of the authors (Kamińska-Sztark) was among the leaders of an informal group in Wroclaw that started work with two sewing machines, ended with 124 engaged, and with a total result of more than 13000 masks produced and donated free to nursing homes, hospitals, schools, cultural institutions and individuals in need. The gender dimension of this action is outlined although not examined in depth. The focus is on grassroots strategies and their dynamics and opportunities for urban politics. The authors use Sennett’s theory of cooperation as a framework for interpretation. The research findings lead to recommendations for urban strategies, local governments and leaders.

摘要

本文介绍了在2020年COVID-19大流行期间在波兰的基层“家中缝制口罩”运动中进行的研究。其中一位作者（Kamińska-Sztark）是弗罗茨瓦夫一个非正式小组的领导人之一，该小组开始与两台缝纫机，最终投入使用124台，总共生产了13000多个口罩，并免费捐赠给了疗养院，医院，学校，文化机构和有需要的个人。尽管未深入研究，但概述了该行动的性别维度。重点是基层战略及其动态和城市政治机会。作者使用Sennett的合作理论作为解释框架。研究结果为城​​市战略，地方政府和领导人提供了建议。