
Alissa Klots, "Domestic Service in the Soviet Union; Women's Emancipation and the Gendered Hierarchy of Labor" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
New Books in Economic and Business History
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Bolsheviks and Domestic Labor: A Shifting Perspective
This chapter explores the Bolsheviks' evolving attitudes towards domestic labor after their rise to power, highlighting their initial disregard for domestic workers and viewing them as remnants of feudalism. It examines the shift in perception post-1905 revolution, recognizing domestic workers as potential allies in the revolutionary struggle, and the complexities surrounding labor and gender roles during this transformative period in Soviet society.
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