Women After Communism
Author | : Helen Frink |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105110194243 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Women After Communism written by Helen Frink and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the status of women in the former German Democratic Republic, and their transition from a socialist (communist) economy to the capitalist free market system of united Germany. Women After Communism outlines the provisions which East Germany's socialist regime made for integrating women into the workplace, and also describes women's losses with the collapse of socialism, abortion rights, and secure employment. The comprehensive background of Women After Communism is complemented by the inclusion of provocative personal narratives.