Manifesto for Our Times

Theorising and Demonstrating “Affective Bridges” for Intersectional Feminist Coalitions

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ID17823231
AuthorsDilara Asardag (0000-0003-2335-2044, Tampere University, corresponding author)
Year2026
Volume14
Publication date2026-02-11
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueMedia and Communication (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2183-2439 • E-ISSN: 2183-2439
PublisherCogitatio (PUBLISHER • PT)
DOI10.17645/mac.11053
OpenAlexW7128065888
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited32

The article proposes the theoretical concept of “affective bridges” to describe “affective connection,” “solidarity practice,” or “political articulation” that elevates intersectionality within feminist and trans activisms in Turkey through its three elements: experience, movement, and discourse/action. It explores the emergence of affective bridges for bodily autonomy, against femicides and gender-based violence, as well as against the specific anti-gender backlash conditions created by anti-gender networked authoritarianism in Turkey. Turkey was chosen for the case study to build, establish, and demonstrate this concept, but the concept is intended to be applicable transnationally, particularly in countries where global political events have local ramifications and where such forms of intersectional solidarity, coalitions, and collaboration are needed

Authoritarianism · Backlash · Black feminism · Critical theory · Feminism · Intersectionality · Manifesto · Politics · Gender, Feminism, and Media · Historical Gender and Feminism Studies · Turkey's Politics and Society

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