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20.10.2025 Media industry

Communication gap. Is anyone listening to Polish women?

Krzysztof Fiedorek

Brands claim they understand women. Media say they speak their language. Meanwhile the report "Polki 2025" shows that most messages still miss the mark. Women do not want empty slogans. They expect a dialogue that truly relates to them.
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It is said that language shapes reality. But does the language used to address women really reflect their lives? The report "Polki 2025", prepared by IRCenter and socjolożki.pl, shows that many messages still fail to align with women`s experiences. Researchers examined how media, brands and institutions portray womanhood and how Polish women respond to these portrayals.

The findings are clear. Although the topic of equality is becoming more common, the way women are talked about is still stuck in patterns. Many messages refer to traditional roles such as mother, caregiver and wife as if time had stood still. This language not only fails to reflect reality but also reinforces an image that women are trying to challenge.


In the past it was enough for a campaign to be pretty and emotional. Today audiences immediately sense what is fake. They want messages that sound real not commercial. And they are increasingly vocal in saying they do not need more slogans about "inner beauty" but honest conversations about what they truly feel.

Media that still teach instead of listening


The report poses an uncomfortable question. Do Polish media really understand women? The analysis shows that many press outlets are not keeping up with real social change. Many still create content based on stereotypical ideas of women rather than their actual needs.

Researchers examined whether today’s media help Polish women deal with fear and uncertainty. The conclusions are not encouraging. Most messages offer no support but instead increase pressure. Women still hear they should "take care of themselves", "live in harmony" and "find balance". Meanwhile their daily lives are filled with control and exhaustion. Emotions that are rarely addressed.

Research category share (%)
Women reporting feelings of anxiety 62.4%
Women reporting lack of agency 54.1%
Respondents identifying with feminism 48.6%
Women expecting authentic communication 71.3%
Women pointing to media as a source of stress 44.8%
source: "POLKI 2025", IRCenter and socjolożki.pl


Media rarely explore the reasons behind this tension. Instead they offer quick tips and simplified models. No wonder then that audiences are beginning to reject communication that fails to speak their language.

Marketing trapped in outdated patterns


In the section on communication researchers note that brands often copy the same narratives that worked ten years ago. As a result campaigns may look professional but feel emotionally empty. Women recognise this immediately.

The authors suggest that marketing should stop just "responding to needs" and start co-creating them. This means building messages that not only acknowledge fear but help process it. It is a challenge but also an opportunity. Women increasingly seek brands unafraid to talk about emotion and change.

The study also shows that meaningful communication must be based on knowledge and observation. Understanding Polish women`s emotions can be a competitive edge not just a bonus in a campaign. Instead of preaching brands should show stories audiences can relate to.

New phenomena new questions


The report "Polki 2025" goes beyond marketing. The authors highlight new trends in communication that are just emerging in the public space. They showcase examples of messages that work and those that no longer make sense.


The study suggests that modern women want content that helps them understand reality not beautify it. They do not need illusions but tools for reflection. The report asks whether institutions and media are ready for this kind of dialogue. The authors stress that communication cannot ignore emotions because they are what make messages effective. Real connection with audiences requires authenticity and empathy not marketing formulas.

A project focused on understanding


The project POLKI.25 is not just a collection of data. It is also a proposal to change the way we communicate. The authors encourage treating women not as a "target group" but as co-creators of the message.

The report shows that language and tone are now the most sensitive indicators of social change. Women are listening closely. But they also expect someone to finally listen to them. And that might be the beginning of a whole new dialogue.

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The study "Polki 2025", prepared by IRCenter and socjolożki.pl, is based on a representative quantitative survey of 1000 women and dozens of qualitative interviews conducted both offline and online. The authors combined statistical data with narrative analysis to capture everyday emotions attitudes and language. The full report is available at https://polki.ircenter.com.

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