The anti-gender movement and the populist radical right in Italy

A Symbiotic Relationship

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ID6423655
AuthorsAnna Lavizzari (0000-0001-7437-4142, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume8
Issue1
Pages207-233
Publication date2024-08-14
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueEuropean Journal of Politics and Gender (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2515-1088 • E-ISSN: 2515-1096
PublisherBristol University Press (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1332/25151088y2024d000000047
OpenAlexW4401562147
LanguageEN
Citations received12
References cited40

The political landscape of Italy experienced a seismic shift in the September 2022 elections, marking a watershed moment. Giorgia Meloni, the leader of the populist radical right party (PRRP) Brothers of Italy, was elected as Italy’s head of government. This event highlighted a significant development in the country’s gender politics, reflecting the ascent of PRRPs across Europe, marked by their reactionary politics, emphasis on traditional values and staunch opposition to gender equality. This study focuses on the dynamics between PRRPs (Brothers of Italy and the League) and the anti-gender movement in Italy. Through a qualitative content analysis of the primary sources of political parties and movements, the research explores their symbiotic relationship, the linkage and adjustment mechanisms employed by both actors, and the political outcomes of their interactions, offering insights into the mobilization of anti-gender actors and their alliance with PRRPs. It contributes to understanding how the organized opposition to gender equality is mainstreamed within political spheres, especially in contexts where right-wing populists hold power

Aesthetics · Movement (music · Political science · Politics · Radical right · Gender and Women's Rights · Gender Politics and Representation · Law · Philosophy · Populism, Right-Wing Movements

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