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Feminism is a western issue? Do Russians not believe in things like equal pay, all jobs being open to women, fair divorce settlements, protection from physical

• bluetomcat 6y ago
  Women rights are equally respected especially in the workplace and in education (a lasting legacy from communism), but the whole Western narrative about socially-constructed gender roles and men oppressing women are just not there. Women are encouraged to act and look like women, little girls are encouraged to play with dolls only. The general policy is to strengthen the family unit and reduce divorces in the first place.
• watwut 6y ago
  Yes and no. Theoretically domestic violence is bad. Practically, it is more prevalent then in west and often seen as dirty familly issue. Local preacher and familly will focus on forgiving, make familly together and that kids need dad. Likewise, equal pay sure, but dont you dare to point out when it is not. Naturally woman is the one expected to primart focus on kids and home, guy is more likely to be promoted of course. It is not seen as "not a woman place" to be leader - but it is happening less then incapable guy being promoted. Basically, there is more sexism but less hostility. Jobs are not closed to women, but people perceive you weird putside of proper gender bounds and talk about it openly. The different expectations of boys and girls are in the open too. You wont find male teachers much, super rare. Divorces seem fair money wise, except really guy will get less access to kids. But no alimony, she is expected to work. Access to familly planning is good.