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April 24, 2026CA23149-Podcast, Episode 1: "The Word That Became a Threat", authored by Elena Trifan.
COST Action CA23149 "Democratization at stake? Comparing Anti-Gender Politics in CEE and NME countries" launches its podcast series exploring anti-gender politics in Europe. This series presents expert discussions on how anti-gender movements influence democracy, public discourse, and gender equality across different national and cultural contexts.
The first episode, "The Word That Became a Threat," examines how the term "gender" has evolved from a concept associated with equality into a highly politicized and contested issue. Scholars analyze how anti-gender rhetoric spreads across politics, religion, education, and media, shaping debates and forming unexpected alliances.
This podcast contributes to ongoing research and public understanding of the impact of anti-gender politics on democratic values, human rights, and social cohesion in Europe.
Host/Interviewer: Elena Trifan
Guests: Andrea Pető, Kath Browne, Magda Grabowska, Marianna Muravyeva, Rohan, Annette Henninger, Ionela Băluță, Adriana Zaharijević, Tanja Vučković-Juroš, Roman Kuhar
▶️ Watch Episode 1: https://youtu.be/yuNCKvlHgIQ?si=MWbG6l9vKP7RTngx
Further episodes will follow, addressing key themes related to anti-gender movements, democracy, and gender equality in Europe.