Gender and power in Eastern Europe

Summary: This book explores the contradictory development of gender roles in Central and Eastern Europe including Russia. In light of the social changes that followed the collapse of communism and the rise of new conservatism in Eastern Europe, it studies new forms of gender relationships and reassesses the status quo of female empowerment. Moreover, leading scholars in gender ...

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Summary: This book explores the contradictory development of gender roles in Central and Eastern Europe including Russia. In light of the social changes that followed the collapse of communism and the rise of new conservatism in Eastern Europe, it studies new forms of gender relationships and reassesses the status quo of female empowerment. Moreover, leading scholars in gender studies discuss how right-wing populism and conservative movements have affected sociopolitical discourses and concepts related to gender roles, rights, and attitudes, and how Western feminism in the 1990s may have contributed to this conservative turn. Mainly focusing on power constellations and gender, the book is divided into four parts: the first explores the history of and recent trends in feminist movements in Eastern Europe, while the second highlights the dynamics and conflicts that gained momentum after neoconservative parties gained political power in post-socialist countries. In turn, the third part discusses new empowerment strategies and changes in gender relationships. The final part illustrates the identities, roles, and concepts of masculinity created in the sociocultural and political context of Eastern Europe.

Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- Introduction -- 1 The Second Wave of Retraditionalization -- 2 Multiple Emancipatory Trajectories and Changing Gender Relations -- References -- Part I: Feminism in Eastern Europe Revisited -- The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend: The Curious Tale of Feminism and Capitalism in Eastern Europe -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Feminisms East and West -- 3 Gender Mainstreaming and Economic Suffering -- 4 In Lieu of a Conclusion -- References

Blaming Feminists Is Not Understanding History: A Critical Rejoinder to Ghodseeś Take on Feminism, Neoliberalism and National... -- References -- Feminist Stories from an Illiberal State: Revoking the License to Teach Gender Studies in Hungary at a University in Exile (CE... -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Ban on Teaching Gender Studies -- 3 The CEU Story: From Dissent to Exile -- 4 Pursuing Science in an Illiberal State: A Personal Story -- 5 The Morals of these Stories about Threats and Losses -- References

Emancipation is More than the Freedom of Choice: Rethinking the Feminist Agenda in Postsocialism -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theorizing Womenś Emancipation beyond Socialist vs. Liberal Dichotomy -- 3 ``It Is in My Character: Myself, Myself, Always Forward:́́ Emancipation of Petty Traders -- 4 Solidarity in Precarity: A Way to Go for Postsocialist Feminism? -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Part II: New Conflicts and Empowerment Strategies -- Ukraineś Female Combatants: The Influence of Conflict on Gender Roles and Empowerment -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology and Sampling

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Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- Introduction -- 1 The Second Wave of Retraditionalization -- 2 Multiple Emancipatory Trajectories and Changing Gender Relations -- References -- Part I: Feminism in Eastern Europe Revisited -- The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend: The Curious Tale of Feminism and Capitalism in Eastern Europe -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Feminisms East and West -- 3 Gender Mainstreaming and Economic Suffering -- 4 In Lieu of a Conclusion -- References

Blaming Feminists Is Not Understanding History: A Critical Rejoinder to Ghodseeś Take on Feminism, Neoliberalism and National... -- References -- Feminist Stories from an Illiberal State: Revoking the License to Teach Gender Studies in Hungary at a University in Exile (CE... -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Ban on Teaching Gender Studies -- 3 The CEU Story: From Dissent to Exile -- 4 Pursuing Science in an Illiberal State: A Personal Story -- 5 The Morals of these Stories about Threats and Losses -- References

Emancipation is More than the Freedom of Choice: Rethinking the Feminist Agenda in Postsocialism -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theorizing Womenś Emancipation beyond Socialist vs. Liberal Dichotomy -- 3 ``It Is in My Character: Myself, Myself, Always Forward:́́ Emancipation of Petty Traders -- 4 Solidarity in Precarity: A Way to Go for Postsocialist Feminism? -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Part II: New Conflicts and Empowerment Strategies -- Ukraineś Female Combatants: The Influence of Conflict on Gender Roles and Empowerment -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology and Sampling

3 Female Roles in Ukrainian Society -- 4 Women in Armed Conflict and Empowerment -- 5 Research Findings -- 5.1 The Challengers of Traditional Femininity -- 5.2 The Different One -- 5.3 The Crossers -- 5.4 The Keepers of Traditional Femininity -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Gender Roles in the Rear of the War in Donbas: Womenś Engagement in the Care of Wounded Combatants -- 1 Participant Observation at the Military Hospital in Kharkiv -- 2 Becoming a Volunteer: Situations Leading to Involvement at the Military Hospital -- 2.1 Emotional, Affective, and Sentimental Drivers of Volunteer Care

2.1.1 Yaryna: Shock at the State of the Hospital Facilities -- 2.1.2 Yana, Natalia, Oksana: Concern for Wounded Strangers -- 2.1.3 Nadia and Elena: Concern for Relatives Who Have Left for the Front -- 2.2 The Nested Registers: Social, Familial, and Professional-of Engagement -- 3 Caregiving Practices with Affective and Social Repercussions -- 3.1 Attachments and Social Connections at the Military Hospital -- 3.1.1 Very Close Bonds Within the Micro-Group of Volunteers -- 3.1.2 Special Affective Relationships with the Wounded -- 3.2 The Social Value of Aiding the Wounded
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