Domestic Service and the Soviet Union, Women's Emancipation and the Gendered Hierarchy of Labour

Dr.

Alissa Klots's book, "Domestic Service and the Soviet Union," offers a comprehensive exploration of domestic service within the Soviet Union, examining its evolution against the backdrop of changing societal discourses on women, labor, and socialist ideals.

The book delves into the paradox of domestic service's persistence despite the Bolshevik regime's egalitarian aims, revealing how the regime both supported and hindered domestic workers' efforts to achieve equality.

Klots analyzes various sources, including court cases and oral histories, to illuminate the complexities of class and gender inequality under socialism.

The study provides valuable insights into the challenges and successes of state initiatives aimed at improving the lives of household workers.

Ultimately, the book serves as a crucial lens through which to examine the enduring issues of class and gender inequality in the context of modern-day household labor.