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Gender Violence in Russia

The Politics of Feminist Intervention

By: Janet Elise Johnson

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Gender Violence in Russia

The Politics of Feminist Intervention

By: Janet Elise Johnson

Just a few years ago, most Russian citizens did not recognize the notion of domestic violence or acknowledge that such a problem existed. Today, after years of local and international pressure to combat violence against women, things have changed dramatically. Gender Violence in Russia examines why and how this shift occurred—and why there has been no similar reform on other gender violence issues such as rape, sexual assault, or human trafficking. Drawing on more than a decade of research, Janet Elise Johnson analyzes media coverage and survey data to explain why some interventions succeed while others fail. She describes the local-global dynamics between a range of international actors, from feminist activists to national governments, and an equally diverse set of Russian organizations and institutions.

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Indiana University Press

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9780253220745

Gender Violence in Russia

The Politics of Feminist Intervention

By: Janet Elise Johnson

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Gender Violence in Russia

The Politics of Feminist Intervention

By: Janet Elise Johnson

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Indiana University Press

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0253220742

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9780253220745

The Gender of Informal Politics

Russia, Iceland and Twenty-First Century Male Dominance

By: Janet Elise Johnson

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The Gender of Informal Politics

Russia, Iceland and Twenty-First Century Male Dominance

By: Janet Elise Johnson

This book argues that the primary political obstacle holding women back in the twenty-first century is a bait and switch promising but simultaneously undercutting gender equality. Through a comparison of Russia and Iceland, the book shows how this revised form of male dominance came about, how it constrains feminisms, and how activists are beginning to fight back. It argues that while feminist movements have made it harder for most countries to maintain formal rules discriminating against women, economic liberalization strengthened male-dominated elites in informal institutions. These elites offer women prominent roles as policymakers and in non-governmental organizations, but then box them in with little room to represent women’s interests. Activists’ attempts to shame countries for ignoring problems such as violence against women result in new laws, but, lacking the necessary funding and enforcement, violence and inequality intensify. Explaining this paradox is the principal focus for social scientists, policymakers, and activists concerned with gender equality, women's social inclusion, and human rights.

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