Maternalism and new imperialism in Russia: “good mothers” for a militarizing state—expectations, implications, and resistances
Journal: Frontiers in Sociology
Year: 2023

This article explores maternalism in Russia in the context of the contemporary Russian authoritarian state. In particular, I analyze what implications maternalism has for women, mothers, and families on the one hand and how it is connected to the Russian state's new imperial ambitions on the other. I also explore how maternalism is challenged and employed by those resisting state politics, including militarism. Historically, maternalism was used for the analysis of the development of the welfare