The Politics of Gender: Narratives and Resistance
This course examines the global rise of anti-gender politics, exploring how movements and ideologies opposing gender equality, feminism, LGBTIQ rights, and migration have become central to right-wing, nationalist, and religious agendas. Designed for students interested in the intersections of politics, society, and social justice, the course critically engages with how anti-gender narratives fuel cultural divisions, moral panic, and polarization.
Over six 90-minute sessions, students will analyze transnational anti-gender narratives, their local impacts, and the resistance movements challenging them. The course combines lectures, group discussions, and interactive activities. Students will engage with academic texts, multimedia resources, and case studies, fostering critical thinking and collaborative learning. This course is ideal for high school students interested in politics, sociology, and gender studies, as well as those passionate about social justice and human rights. No prior knowledge is required.
Learning Goals:
• Understand the historical and political context of anti-gender movements.
• Examine case studies of transnational and grassroots resistance, exploring creative strategies for social justice.
• Develop critical thinking skills to assess authoritarian and illiberal trends in global politics.
Session Topics:
1. Introduction to Gender and Politics
This session introduces key concepts such as gender ideology, anti-gender politics, and their ties to nationalist and religious agendas.
2. The Gendered Global Right
Students will analyze the role of right-wing movements in mobilizing anti-gender rhetoric globally. Case studies from Poland, Czechia, and Turkey, will illustrate how these movements create an „us versus them“ narrative.
3. Backlash Against Feminism and LGBTIQ Rights
This session examines how anti-gender mobilizations target feminist and LGBTIQ movements, portraying them as threats to traditional family values and cultural integrity.
4. Nationalism, Conservatism, and Anti-Gender Alliances
By studying the intersections of nationalism, conservatism, and anti-gender rhetoric, students will gain insight into how these movements shape regional and global policies.
5. Transnational Resistance Movements
Students will explore how feminist, queer, and decolonial frameworks challenge anti-gender ideologies. Case studies will highlight creative resistance strategies, such as coalition-building and grassroots activism.
6. Envisioning Alternative Futures
In the final session, students will synthesize what they’ve learned, discussing the role of local and transnational activism in fostering solidarity and envisioning alternative societies.

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