Russian Homophobia from Stalin to Sochi (Hardcover, HPOD)

Examining nine 'case histories' that reveal the origins and evolution of homophobic attitudes in modern Russia, Dan Healey asserts that the nation's contemporary homophobia can be traced back to the particular experience of revolution, political terror and war its people endured after 1917. The book explores the roots of homophobia in the Gulag, the rise of a visible queer presence in Soviet cities after Stalin, and the political battles since 1991 over whether queer Russians can be valued citizens. Healey also reflects on the problems of 'memorylessness' for Russia's LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) movement more broadly and the obstacles it faces in trying to write its own history. The book makes use of little-known source material - much of it untranslated archival documentation - to explore how Russians have viewed same-sex love and gender transgression since the mid-20th century. Russian Homophobia from Stalin to Sochi provides a compelling background to the culture wars over the status of LGBT citizens in Russia today, whilst serving as a key text for all students of modern Russia.

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2017
Authors:	Dan Healey
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover - With dust jacket
Pages:	310
Edition:	HPOD
ISBN-13:	978-1-350-00078-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gay & Lesbian studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Equal opportunities Books > History > European history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Promotions
LSN:	1-350-00078-7
Barcode:	9781350000780

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