Women in Russia and Ukraine

Book Overview

In this book, leading western specialists and Russian and Ukrainian feminists examine how gender has shaped Russian and Ukrainian history from the twelfth century to the present. In particular, they analyse the current backlash against women's emancipation. Using new archival materials and the insights of feminist theory, the contributors explore the relevance of gender equality and difference in Russian history. They find that women have not merely...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521498724
• ISBN13: 9780521498722
• Release Date: March 1996
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"