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Gender, feminism, and nation: Contributions of the socialist and post‐socialist worlds
Author(s) -
ChannellJustice Emily
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
feminist anthropology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2643-7961
DOI - 10.1002/fea2.12001
Subject(s) - feminism , scholarship , gender studies , socialism , nationalism , sociology , state (computer science) , political science , law , politics , communism , algorithm , computer science
This article situates feminist research and activism in the post‐socialist world. Focusing mainly on Ukraine and Russia, but drawing on research from around the region, this genealogy explores the unique contributions of feminist and gender‐based activism before, during, and after state socialism. It is organized around the tension between feminism and nationalism that has been present in Ukraine from the 19 th century to the present day, and it asks how this tension has generated a vibrant feminist discourse despite backlash. The article highlights the overlap between feminist scholarship and activism, treating both as essential to the development of a regional feminism.