Dostoevsky and the Problem of Women (Humanities Translation Series)

Author: Nina Pelikan Strau
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Publish Date: 2003-01-03
Features: This book studies Dostoevsky from a "feminist" perspective, aiming to reposition him within the context of the late 20th century. It extracts elements related to women's issues from Dostoevsky's vast intellectual resources and discusses women and their modern positioning within a broader context, touching upon topics such as the social roles of gender, sexuality, the retreat of traditional male chauvinism, and the inner tensions of men in times of change. Based on Dostoevsky's portrayal of women in his works, the facts of women being raped or abused by men, and his construction of the "female," this book explores his major works. Although this exploration of Dostoevsky is approached from a "feminist" perspective, the "women's issue" has not been incorporated into a larger framework. The book does not intend to impose feminist ideology on the author but seeks to expand feminist discourse through Dostoevsky.