Gender Wars Conference

The last decade has seen a significant backlash against women’s and LGBTQ+ rights across the globe. In Central Eastern Europe and Latin America, conservative political and religious actors have sought to curb debate, research, and legislation aimed at mitigating gender inequality, reproductive injustice, sexual violence, and discrimination against LGBTQ+ communities. Despite the widespread nature of this "anti-genderism", however, research remains largely confined to national or regional contexts. The Gender Wars: East and South research network has been exploring its cross-regional cultural, historical, and political implications, uncovering their similarities and differences within and between Central Eastern Europe and Latin America. Examining the intersections of history, religion, sexuality, and gender have contributed to this backlash, our aim has been to provide a more nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding 'anti-genderism' and its impact on marginalized communities in diverse global contexts.

Full programme to follow shortly. 

Project website: https://genderwars.web.ox.ac.uk/home

Gender Wars: East and South is supported by: