10/07/25 (En)Gendering Authoritarianism
(En)Gendering Authoritarianism
Speakers:
Míriam Juan-Torres González (Head of Research, Democracy & Belonging Forum) and
Stefánia Kapronczay (Hungarian human rights defender; 20 yrs field experience, 12 yrs civil society leadership)
Authoritarian movements increasingly exploit gendered anxieties to divide society, launder hierarchies, and justify extreme measures. This session shares a six-strategy framework from the (En)Gendering Authoritarianism report (Othering & Belonging Institute + Over Zero), with examples across Europe and North America—featuring a focused look at Hungary.
A 30-minute audience Q&A follows the presentation.
Values
Principled
Democracy & Belonging
Why it matters
- Decode a playbook: Understand six recurring strategies authoritarians use—often framed as fighting “gender ideology”—to mobilize fear and constrain rights.
- Protect civic space: Learn ways movements can respond without mirroring polarization, keeping debate principled and people safe.
- Actionable for funders & organizers: Concrete examples and cues you can adapt to programs, messaging, and coalition work.
- Comparative insight: Europe–North America cross-learning helps spot patterns early and avoid predictable traps.
More info:
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Democracy & Belonging Forum
