Friday 7th June 2024, 12-3pm British Summer Time

University of Warwick (Institute of Advanced Study, Zeeman Building) / hybrid

There has been growing concern over the impact of transnational anti-gender politics in the past years. Yet the knowledge production ensuing from it still tends to overlook many problematic contradictions within both anti-gender and feminist mobilisations. Critiques of transnational conservative alliances often fall into orientalist tropes: highly complex and strategic political coalitions thus become portrayed as culturally backward, underdeveloped, and prone to religious obscurantism. Meanwhile, the targeting of historically oppressed minorities (trans, queer, racialised groups), which also exists within some feminist movements whether they mobilise or contest the anti-gender rhetoric, remains concerningly under-addressed.

This roundtable challenges the ‘West knows best’ premise underpinning international feminist discussions on anti-gender politics. We will discuss the inner complexities within feminist and conservative movements, drawing on research and advocacy work from diverse regions in Latin America and Europe, and centring the perspectives of historically silenced voices.

With the participation of current and former EUTOPIA-SIF fellows Maryna Shevtsova, Carla Tomazini, and Sarah Werner Boada (speakers), Liz Ablett (discussant), and chaired byMaria do Mar Pereira on behalf of the Centre for the Study of Women and Gender.

Hot vegetarian and vegan food as well as coffee and tea will be served for in-person participants from 12pm before the roundtable.

The roundtable discussion will take place from 1 to 3pm British Summer Time. Attendance is free of charge and the event is hybrid with an option for online participation via MS Teams.

Please register at this link by Monday 3rd June to attend the event in person or online. Children are welcome at the event if they are accompanied by an adult and we strive to make our space neuroaffirming and accessible. Let us know when registering if you require accommodations including BSL interpretation. We kindly ask you to refrain from using perfume out of consideration for attendees with sensory processing sensitivity.

This event is organised with the generous support of the Institute of Advanced Study.