Soviet Women
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- Soviet women have gained all the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Soviet constitution, and their contribution to the Soviet economy is so essential that the Soviet society would collapse if the women stopped working. But despite their political, social and economic emancipation women are discriminated against at work and home. Looks at the official image of the Soviet women and at how the women themselves perceive their situation and their problems in society and the family. Also deals with the high divorce rate in the Soviet Union, the many abortions and the housing problems that most young couples must face. (In Russian with English subtitles)
- Topics: (Slavic Languages and Literature, Soviet Union, Women Studies)
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