Sperling, Valerie,

Sex, politics, and Putin : political legitimacy in Russia / Valerie Sperling. - New York, NY : Oxford University Press, (c)2015. - 1 online resource. - Oxford studies in culture and politics .

Includes bibliographies and index.

The power of sex: culture, gender, and political legitimacy -- Putin the sex back in politics: gender norms, sexualization, and political legitimation in Russia -- Who's macho, who's gay?: pro- and anti-Kremlin activists gendering Russia's political leadership -- Fight club: gendered activism on patriotism, conscription, and pro-natalism -- Everywhere and nowhere: sexism and homophobia in Russian politics -- When pussy riots: feminist activism in Russia -- Conclusion. "The first time, do it for love": sexism, power, and politics under Putin.



9780199324361


Sexism in political culture--Russia (Federation)
Political participation--Russia (Federation)
Sex role--Political aspects--Russia (Federation)
Women--Political activity--Russia (Federation)


Electronic Books.

JN6699 / .S497 2014