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The aim of the article is to present two elements supplementing each other: searching for its own roots by Polish feminist movement and its changes over the twentieth century. There are four phases specified: up to 1911, to 1939, to 1989, and after 1989, which to a great extent cover crucial events both for the country and the movement. Each phase exhibits characteristics unique for itself, resulting from changing sociopolitical conditions as well as from the generational exchange. It seems that each feminist generation had a bit different expectations regarding characters in their pantheon, and their choice was usually dictated by the current efforts of the movement. The article also concerns remarkably interesting issue which is the Americanisation of the main present Polish feminist movement, projecting also into its historical awareness.