The Impact on Life Expectancy and Women's Benefits in State Socialist Countries

Julia Mead joins the show to discuss the article she co-authored with Kristen Ghodsee entitled "What Has Socialism Ever Done For Women?"   From abortion rights to women's unions the Soviet Union was a leader in the fight for women's equality. In this enlightening episode Julia expertly explains the ideas of 19th century socialist feminism, the realization of these ideas in the struggle for women's rights in the Soviet Union and other Eastern Bloc countries, and finally the lasting impacts of those achievements! 

The article and more information regarding what we discussed and Julia's work can be found on the patreon posting of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/69210703

Episode Credits

Intro/Outro:

(Internationale Trap Remix by Matt Cousins)

Opening Interlude Voiceover:

(AK-47 Podcast by Kristen Ghodsee (Episode 7)

Opening Interlude Music: 

(R&B Beat x Smooth Rnb Instrumental 2021 - "Lola")