The Politics of Gender After Socialism: A Comparative-Historical Essay

by Gail Kligman and Susan Gal

Book Overview

With the collapse of communism, a new world seemed to open for the peoples of East Central Europe. The possibilities this world presented, and the costs it exacted, have been experienced differently by men and women. Susan Gal and Gail Kligman explore these differences through a probing analysis of the role of gender in reshaping politics and social relations since 1989.

The authors raise two crucial questions: How are gender relations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691048940
• ISBN13: 9780691048949
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

a bit heavy and theoretical

Although a great book, be prepared it's a very broadly based book with a focus on underlying trends and at times, a bit heavy. If you're looking for specifics pertaining to Eastern/Central European countries, it'll be difficult to find. It's best suited for someone who is looking for information to back up what they already know because without some fundamental knowledge you will fall asleep. It's a fairly short book but because it can be dense if u're not into it, it can take a bit to read. But it is a great book in an area of study that lacks research so I highly recommend it if the topics of gender and/or socialism interest you.

excellent review of post-socialist gender questions

Gal and Kligman offer an engaging and clear review of the state of current research on gender in post-socialist countries. They focus on theoretical themes that point the way towards future research in both post-socialist countries and elsewhere. Their analysis is specific enough to give a good feel for the situation in Eastern Europe and Russia and be of interest to students and specialists of the area. However, the thematic analysis is broad enough to be of great use to anyone interested in gender. I highly recommend it.