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The Hidden War on Gender: How Anti-Gender Politics Fuels Populism and Threatens Democracy

Anti-Gender Politics in the Populist Moment

Agnieszka Graff, Elżbieta Korolczuk

In this eye-opening video, we dive into the groundbreaking book 'Anti-Gender Politics in the Populist Moment' by Agnieszka Graff and Elżbieta Korolczuk. Discover how 'gender' has become a powerful symbolic glue uniting extreme conservatives, fueling right-wing populism, and threatening democratic norms. We explore the concept of 'opportunistic synergy' between anti-gender movements and populist parties, the use of anti-colonial rhetoric in Eastern Europe, and how fears about children and family are weaponized. Learn why this isn't just a backlash against feminism but a new political force reshaping global politics—and how movements like Poland's 'Black Protest' are fighting back. Perfect for anyone wanting to understand the real forces driving today's culture wars.