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Gendering Family Policies in Post-Communist Europe

A Historical-Institutional Analysis

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  • © 2014

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Authors:
  1. Steven Saxonberg

    1. Center for Social and Economic Strategies, Charles University, Czech Republic
      Dalarna University College, Sweden

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Through the use of a historical-institutional perspective and with particular reference to the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia; this study explores the state of family policies in Post-Communist Europe. It analyzes how these policies have developed and examines their impact on gender relations for the countries mentioned.

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Introduction

    • Steven Saxonberg
    Pages 1-36

  3. The Transition in Central Europe Revisited

    • Steven Saxonberg
    Pages 37-71

  4. Historical-Institutional Development

    • Steven Saxonberg
    Pages 72-108

  5. The Influence of International Organizations

    • Steven Saxonberg
    Pages 109-128

  6. Institutional Framework

    • Steven Saxonberg
    Pages 129-149

  7. Attitudes of the Population

    • Steven Saxonberg
    Pages 150-173

  8. Strategies and Political Opportunities for Women’s Organizations

    • Steven Saxonberg
    Pages 174-213

  9. Political Parties and Policymakers

    • Steven Saxonberg
    Pages 214-248

  10. Conclusion

    • Steven Saxonberg
    Pages 249-262

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 263-292
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This is an empirically rich and thoughtful account of the recent and less recent history of family policies in four Central European countries as well as three traditionally capitalist societies as points of comparison. In this engaging historical-institutional analysis of the dynamics of post-communist welfare states, a first in this field, Saxonberg stresses the importance of historical trajectories and the cultural/ideological context in shaping social policy. The contentious connections among family policies, women's rights, nationalist sentiments and democracy also emerge from the discussion.

- Eva Fodor, Department of Gender Studies, Central European University, Hungary

Authors and Affiliations

  • Center for Social and Economic Strategies, Charles University, Czech Republic

    Steven Saxonberg

  • Dalarna University College, Sweden

    Steven Saxonberg

About the author

Steven Saxonberg is a Professor of Sociology at CESES (Center for Social and Economic Strategies) at the Charles University, Czech Republic and Guest Professor of Political Sociology at Dalarna University College, Sweden.

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