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Sex, politics, and Putin : political legitimacy in Russia /

Sperling, Valerie.

Sex, politics, and Putin : political legitimacy in Russia / Valerie Sperling. - xi, 360 pages ; 24 cm. - Oxford studies in culture and politics .

Includes bibliographical references 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.

9780199324347 9780199324354

2014012792


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


Russia (Federation)--Politics and government--1991-

JN6699.A15 / S676 2015

322.40947

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