Sperling, Valerie. <br/><br/>
Sex, politics, and Putin :  political legitimacy in Russia / 
Valerie Sperling. 
 - xi, 360 pages ;  24 cm. 
 - Oxford studies in culture and politics .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780199324347 9780199324354 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2014012792 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Sexism in political culture--Russia (Federation)<br/>Political participation--Russia (Federation)<br/>Sex role--Political aspects--Russia (Federation)<br/>Women--Political activity--Russia (Federation)
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>Russia (Federation)--Politics and government--1991-
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>JN6699.A15  / S676 2015 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>322.40947