Revenge of the Domestic

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Focusing on gender relations in East Germany between 1945 and the 1970s, the book delves into the dynamics between ordinary women and the Communist Party within the German Democratic Republic. It combines personal narratives, statistical data, and archival research to illustrate how women navigated state policies regarding family and work. Donna Harsch highlights their resistance and agency as citizens, wageworkers, mothers, and consumers, showcasing their efforts to address the official neglect of family matters.