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Domestic Service in the Soviet Union: Women's Emancipation and the Gendered Hierarchy of Labor
Domestic Service in the Soviet Union: Women's Emancipation and the Gendered Hierarchy of Labor
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This book explores the evolution of domestic service in the Soviet Union, analyzing how the regime facilitated and thwarted domestic workers' efforts to reinvent themselves as equal members of Soviet society. It sheds light on class and gender inequality under socialism and examines the power of state initiatives to improve the lives of household workers.
Format: Hardback
Length: 318 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2024
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
This groundbreaking study delves into the intricate evolution of domestic service within the Soviet Union, providing a comprehensive analysis against the backdrop of shifting discourses on women, labor, and socialist living. Despite the inherent contradictions between the Bolsheviks' egalitarian ideals and the practice of domestic service, the regime initially adopted paid domestic labor as a temporary solution to the challenges of household chores. Through a meticulous examination of a diverse range of sources, including court cases and oral interviews, Alissa Klots sheds light on how the regime both facilitated and impeded the efforts of domestic workers to redefine their roles as equal members of Soviet society.
A central theme of this book revolves around the clash between a desire to elevate maids and nannies to equal status in the construction of socialism and the deeply ingrained gendered ideology that assigned housework solely to women. This conflict highlights the complex dynamics of class and gender inequality under socialism, as well as the power of state initiatives to enhance the well-being of household workers in the contemporary world.
By exploring the historical trajectory of domestic service in the Soviet Union, this study offers valuable insights into the complex interplay between social structures, political ideologies, and the experiences of ordinary individuals. It serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy of gender inequality and the ongoing struggle for social justice in societies across the globe.
Weight: 608g
Dimension: 159 x 236 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009467209
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