Routledge - Gender, Generation and Identity in Contemporary Russia

Explore the complex social landscape of post-Soviet life with this academic study from Routledge. This book examines the lives and expectations of young women navigating the significant changes brought by new social and economic environments in Russia. By applying Western literature on gender and generation, the authors analyze how the experience of youth is shaped by class, race, and gender. The text investigates how these identities are further mediated by ethnicity, sexuality, and age. Readers gain a deep understanding of how the media, the state, and various social institutions impact individual opportunities and experiences in a changing nation. This work is an essential resource for those studying anthropology, sociology, and Russian studies. It provides a detailed look at how modern social structures influence identity formation in a contemporary setting.