Lost Voices: Central Asian Women Confronting Transition

Corcoran-Nantes Yvonne, 2005

Overview

Central Asian women are often overlooked within the post-Soviet world. This work examines how the transition to Western capitalist ideals has reshaped gender relations in the region. While the Soviet era's synthesis of socialism and Islam provided women with significant status and freedom, these gains have been eroded by democratization. The primary threat to women's socio-political standing is identified not as Islamic fundamentalism, but the imposition of free market principles and Western liberal democratic ideals.

Who it's for

• Researchers interested in post-Soviet Central Asia.
• Students of gender studies and political science.
• Individuals seeking to understand the impact of economic transitions on women's rights.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Softcover
• Pages: 208
• Publisher: Zed Books
• Year: 2005
• ISBN: 9781842775370