""The Politics of Gender after Socialism" is a majestic work. Susan
Gal and Gail Kligman offer a theoretically ambitious and
empirically well grounded analysis of the transition from socialism
to capitalism. They cover the most diverse aspects of social
existence, from struggles about abortion and reproductive rights to
the separation of public-private spheres, to the remaking of the
political and economic system. In each of these fields they
demonstrate the gendered nature of social transformation. They show
persuasively the balance of continuity and change both in gender
relations and in the social character of socialist and
postsocialist formation. This book is far more than a study of
gender issues after the fall of socialism; it is a major
contribution to the theory of transition to a market economy and
democracy."--Ivan Szelenyi, Yale University
"Finally a book that makes sense of contemporary gender politics
in East Central Europe. Written with great clarity, but no
sacrifice of depth or complexity, Gal and Kligman give us the
theoretical and historical tools for understanding social and
political developments since the fall of communism. Most
impressively they provide concrete illustrations for their point
that concepts such as 'masculine, ' 'feminine, ' 'the welfare
state, ' 'public, ' and 'private, ' are variable and need to be
read in their historical contexts."--Joan Wallach Scott, Institute
for Advanced Study
"This is a very important and engaging study on East-Central
European societies and their transformations through the lens of
gender. It is a wonderful source of information on different
aspects of gender relations in Eastern Europe and a major
theoreticalcontribution to at least three distinct fields of study:
feminist theory, studies on social change, and research on Eastern
Europe."--Eva Fodor, Dartmouth College
"Gal and Kligman's synthesis of the gender issues and tensions
in the transformation of east-central Europe is a tour-de-force.
They show how deeply and differently gender was imbedded in the
economic and political structures of these countries, and also how
the transformation itself has had a strongly gendered character. By
looking at the transformation process as a whole through a gender
lens, the authors gain a critical handle on the misleading
dichotomization of public and private that has characterized so
much discussion of the area. Rather than painting women as the
passive victims of marketization or the unambiguous beneficiaries
of democratization, they tease out the conflicting tendencies
toward empowerment and marginalization that are lurking in the
changes in families, economies and politics throughout the region.
This is a crucial contribution to studies of gender, the
transformation and the state in general."--Myra Marx Ferree,
University of Wisconsin, Madison
""The Politics of Gender after Socialism" is a stunning analysis
of how the gender relations of the former socialist states are
being transformed in the transition to privatization and market
economies. . . . Gal and Kligman have made a vital contribution not
only to the literature on the transition in East Central Europe but
also to the study of gender, economy and politics. . . .
Breathtaking in scope and beautifully written, "The Politics of
Gender after Socialism" is a compelling look at the ways in which
women and men, states and markets, negotiatethe politics of gender
in a changing social world."--Nancy Weiss Hanrahan
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
