Facing negative public opinion and difficult conditions in their homelands, East European women are struggling to solidify the shaky social gains that were made under state-sponsored socialism. This collection gives voice to women throughout the region, from activists and scholars to high school students. In a variety of genres, including essays, interviews and autobiography, they address issues such as abortion, forced unemployment, rape and domestic violence, lesbianism, motherhood, ethnicity, war, media and religion.
