Media and Masculinities in Contemporary Russia - Constructing Non-Heteronormativity

Based on extensive original research, this book examines the extent to which media in Russia upholds the Russian government's stance on sexuality. Overall, the book challenges the prevailing view that media in authoritarian regimes are completely compliant with their government's position.

List of contents

List of Figures viii
Acknowledgements ix
Introduction 1
1 The Russian media landscape after 2013: an overview 10
2 Discourses on 'traditional sexuality' in Russia: a historical perspective 37
3 'War on terror', Islamophobia, and media portrayals of non-heteronormative masculinities 51
4 Mediation of non-heteronormative masculinities in the context of the global anti-harassment #MeToo movement 101
5 Transgressive masculine performance on Russian TV 152
Conclusion 176
Index 185

About the author

Olga Andreevskikh is a Senior Lecturer in Russian Language and Culture at Tampere University, Finland.

Product details

• Authors: Olga Andreevskikh
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.05.2025
• EAN: 9781032404523
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3240452-3
• No. of pages: 188
• Series: Routledge Contemporary Russia and Eastern Europe Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; History, Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Eastern Europe, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research, Humanities, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Gender studies, gender groups, Gay & Lesbian studies, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General