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- Title
Sex Work in Contemporary Russia: A Cultural Perspective.
- Authors
Savic, Jasmina
- Abstract
This article, titled "Sex Work in Contemporary Russia: A Cultural Perspective," provides a comprehensive examination of the portrayal and experiences of female sex workers in Russian culture. The author, Emily Schuckman Matthews, analyzes various forms of media, including literature, films, reality television, and performative art, to explore the complex and enduring cultural and sociopolitical significance of the sex worker archetype. Matthews emphasizes the importance of considering both the figurative meaning and the real-life experiences of sex workers in order to gain a critical understanding of sexuality and identity for women in Russia. The article also delves into the historical and societal contexts that have shaped the representation of sex work in different periods, from prerevolutionary times to the late/post-Soviet era. Additionally, it examines the intersectionality of sex work with other identities, such as lesbianism and provincialism, and explores the changing landscape of sex work in contemporary Russia, including its association with consumerism, self-empowerment, and cultural protests.
- Subjects
RUSSIA; SEX work; PEASANTS; SEX workers; WOMEN'S sexual behavior; MOTHER-daughter relationship; SOCIAL factors; LGBTQ+ employees
- Publication
Russian Review, 2024, Vol 83, Issue 2, p329
- ISSN
0036-0341
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/russ.12593