Anti-feminist movements and far-right in Europe

Third workshop of the Lab of Feminisms of NEXE

Events / Fri 08 Nov 2024

We will not be proceeding with this event as originally planned due to the tragic effects of the recent floods that occured in Valencia. More information to come.

In the third edition of this workshop organised by Coppieters Foundation in partnership with the Lab of Feminisms of NEXE, we will try to reflect on recent developments in the feminist movement.

Following the 4th wave and the rise of feminism in the Valencian Country, across Europe, and globally, we are now witnessing a growing and organized opposition to feminism and equality. This anti-feminist movement is closely linked to the rise of far-right groups and has significant implications both on social networks and within local communities.

To address this, we will focus our reflection on four key areas:

Define what anti-feminism is.

We will analyze if it is a new face of machismo that has expanded through the “manosphere” or if there is a leadership and organization that prevents real equality and boycotts the advances of the feminist movement. What is its relationship with the rise of the far right in Europe?

Show who they are and why they do it.

We have had many centuries of patriarchal culture. Traditionally, power, economic, ecclesiastical, political, has been on the side of patriarchy, dragging culture, science and society; creating self-interested alliances to maintain the privileges of a few. Populist policies based on fears and falsehoods, as well as social networks as elements of disinformation that converge to discredit women, feminist and emancipatory movements and everything related to equality.

Are they the same forces as always that have been able to capture the discontent of the population? Is it the fear of losing privileges or is it a change of cycle, a new era?

How they do it and why it works.

The feeling of freedom that we will experience with the expansion of social networks has become an inhospitable space, difficult to navigate and to find out what is real and what is not. Who is on the other side of the information that flows or is it the algorithms that manipulate us and take us to unwanted places?

Has the manosphere become a generator of hatred, towards women, sexual diversity? A space where sexism, racism and toxic masculinities are nurtured. Or is it a place where the victimism of those who are not accepted is inflamed and looks for culprits instead of solutions?

What we can do from feminism.

With all this, we must not forget who we are and where we come from. Social changes towards equality and human rights cannot be reversed; We have to keep going.

Do we need to be more? If this  privilege is without paying a price and no person is free to be left out, how can we make the population aware that only from equity can we be and live better? If individualism is really loneliness and isolation, it is necessary to strengthen the community in order to exist and improve society.

Are dialogue, democracy, critical thinking and scientific evidence the instruments to weave this network against impositions and the lack of freedom and equality?

Program

8 November 2024

09:30 - 09:45
Reception of Participants
09:45 - 10:45
Opening Remarks
  • Sara R. Farris, Sociologist with expertise in migration, gender and the political economy of care and social reproduction
10:45 - 11:10
Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:30
Round Table 1: The relation between anti-feminism and the rise of the far right in Europe
  • M. Ángeles Fernández, Coordinator at Pikara Magazine
  • Andrea Dip, Investigative Journalist
12:30 - 14:00
Discussion
14:00 - 16:00
Lunch Break
16:00 - 17:30
Round Table 2: Antifeminism in the digital sphere: manosphere and disinformation
  • Neus Tur, Political Scientist
  • Silvia Díaz Fernández, Postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Political and Administration Science at Complutense University of Madrid
  • Annina Van Riper, Researche Assistant at the University of Birmingham
17:30 - 18:00
Closing Remarks

Call for papers

There are two types of submission:

Click on the name of each of them to find out more details.

Here you can find out about the rules of the presentation.

Practicalities:

When: Friday 8 November 2024

Where:

Rector Peset Hall of Residence. Auditorium.

Pl. del Forn de Sant Nicolau, 4, Ciutat Vella, 46001 Valencia

Languages:

The conference will be in Valencian and English. Interpretation in both languages will be provided.

Get involved:

Do you want to join?

You can register through this form

Registration fee is:

  • €40 for people who submit papers
  • 20€ for attendees
  • ACV Tirant members 50% discount on the price

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Media inquiries can be addressed to info@ideasforeurope.eu

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The Identity and Culture Workshop is a joint initiative of Fundaciò Nexe and Coppieters Foundation.

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This event is financially supported by the European Parliament. The European Parliament is not liable for the content of the event nor the opinions of the speakers.

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Header photo by Danielle Suijkerbuijk on Unsplash.

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