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What Has Socialism Ever Done For Women? w/ Julia Mead

Actually Existing Socialism

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Shifting Gender Roles and Women's Rights in State Socialism

This chapter analyzes the impact of state socialism on gender roles and women's rights. It explores how state-published women's magazines promoted men's involvement in domestic tasks and highlighted calls for shared responsibilities in relationships. The chapter also discusses the difference in women's rights between Austria and Hungary, attributing Hungary's advancements to the socialist system and its less discriminatory workplace environment.

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