essay

The woman's side: male outmigration and the family economy in Kostroma province

world of the russian peasant: post-emancipation culture and society • Boston • Published In 1990 • Pages: 65-80

By: Engel, Barbara.

Abstract

This historical work discusses the gender dimensions of male labor outmigration to urban centers. This resulted in an increased labor burden on rural wives who not only continued to perform culturally-defined women’s tasks, but also assumed those considered men’s—a burden that led to higher rates of divorce and remarriage. On the positive side, migrant men brought in much needed cash and consumer goods to their families. Consequently, the families of migrants laborers lived in better homes, dressed relatively well, had a better diet, appeared to be healthier, and were more visible in public spaces, e.g. greater participation of wives in village elders’ assemblies.

Region

Europe

Sub Region

Eastern Europe

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Historian

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

Analyst

Teferi Abate Adem ; 2019

Field Date

not applicable

Coverage Date

1873-1916

Coverage Place

Soligalichsky and Chukhlomsky districts, Kostroma, Russia

Notes

Barbara Engel

Includes bibliographical references

LCCN

89022637

LCSH

Russia--Rural conditions