Instead, she argues that women in tourism are relatively well off in post-socialist Bulgaria. Kristen Ghodsee challenges analyses suggesting that all women were negatively affected by economic changes that have occurred since the fall of socialism in 1989-90. The book traces the development and transformation of tourism in Bulgaria during the socialist and post-socialist eras, examining the relative success of women in this sector of the economy. The book's title refers to the popularity of Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, with its warm waters and clean beaches, as a tourist destination accessible to Eastern bloc citizens during the socialist era. The Red Riviera contributes to the literature on economic transformation in post-socialist Eastern Europe, with a focus on women employed in tourism. The Red Riviera: gender, tourism, and postsocialism on the Black Sea.
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