Gender Violence in Russia: The Politics of Feminist Intervention

Contents

contents Preface: Can Intervention Help Women? ix Acknowledgments xvii List of Abbreviations xix 1. Introduction: Foreign Intervention and Gender Violence 1 2. The Global Feminist Challenge, Communism, and Postcommunism 17 3. The Women’s Crisis Center Movement: Funding and De-funding Feminism 42 4. Sexual Assault: The Limits of Blame and Shame 69 5. Domestic Violence: The Benefits of Assistance 93 6. Trafficking in Women: The Costs of State Pressure 119 7. Conclusion: Recommendations for Future Interventions 147 Appendix 1. Women’s Human Rights and Gender Violence 160 Appendix 2. Notes on Measurement and Method 167 Notes 171 Works Cited 201 Index 217 ...