Gender, State and Society in Soviet and Post-Soviet Russia

by Sarah Ashwin (editor)

One of the few English language studies to focus on the male experiences, this book addresses the important questions raised by the rise and fall of the Soviet experiment in transforming gender relations. Issues covered include;
* the paternal role
* women as breadwinners
* men's loss of status at work
* changing gender roles in the press
* the relationship between the sexual and gender revoloutions.
Featuring an outstanding panel of Russian contributors, this collection is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Politics, Gender Studies and Russian Studies.

Genres: History, Russia

186 pages, Hardcover

First published April 5, 2000

Reviews

[Gracie]

Sarah Ashwin my queen and saviour for my dissertation. I think I read this book about 3 times all the way through and every time I found another stunning feminist quote to support my argument

[Aliide]

This is an enjoyable read that has proven very useful. With barely any background in Soviet and post-Soviet gender questions, I found the articles easy to follow and the overview they provided comprehensive.

The collection's principal concern is the ideological contradiction between traditionalism and radicalism inherent in Soviet gender policies and propaganda, as well as its social repercussions throughout the 20th century, up to the post-transition period. Based mostly on qualitative research, the articles form a multifaceted yet coherent picture.