Collection of English Literature on Gender Issues in Ukraine

What have feminists achieved in three decades of Ukrainian independence? Quite a lot indeed. Gender studies formed as a field of research and education; the women’s movement evolved from a conservative perspective on femininity to feminist political action; Ukrainian feminism developed multiple ideological schools and groups. For decades the state has been playing a double game—it pays lip service to gender equality, while in reality passing all responsibility to the NGO sector. This article presents an exciting journey in time from the late 1980s to the present day, showing what has been achieved and what today’s situation is.

This is an alphabetical list containing scholar-profiles of the researchers whose publications have been included in this selection. As only some researchers have publication-lists on Google Scholar and Academia.edu, the list is not complete. However, it may facilitate your access to more publications.

Bibliography on the topics of comparative statistics and legislation concerning gender issues in Ukraine. 

Scientific literature examining beauty standards and femininity ideals adopted in Ukrainian society. 

Publications focusing on the ideas about masculinity in Ukraine. 

Articles covering the issues of gender roles in families in Ukraine. 

A collection of literary sources on the topics of family planning, abortion and contraception in Ukraine. 

Articles on the topics of gendered violence in Ukraine. 

Literature investigating the issues of surrogacy and sex work. 

A collection of papers about gender and the labour market in Ukraine.