RESIT Project Press Release. Findings Released from Stage 2: Effects of the 'Anti-Gender' Politics
Creators: name: RESIST Project Team
Publisher: name: RESIST Project
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: abortion
subject: anti-abortion
subject: gender
subject: Gender studies
subject: Gender equality
subject: Gender inequality
subject: anti-gender
subject: activism
subject: feminism
subject: anti-feminism
subject: LGBTIQ+
subject: biphobia
subject: homophobia
subject: transphobia
subject: queer
subject: bisexuality
subject: homosexuality
subject: intersectionality
subject: racism
subject: anti-discrimination
subject: discrimination
subject: heteronormativity
subject: Democracy
subject: Inclusive education
subject: Human migrations
subject: Human trafficking
subject: Human rights law
subject: Regional human rights
subject: International protection of human rights
subject: Human rights violations
subject: Human rights
subject: Public health
subject: Public services
subject: Public policies
subject: Public administration
subject: Sexual health
subject: Sexual violence
subject: Age inequality
subject: Racial inequality
subject: Sociology
subject: FOS: Sociology
subject: Civil society
subject: Social anthropology
subject: Other social sciences
subject: FOS: Other social sciences
subject: Social geography
subject: Social psychology
subject: Social inequalities
subject: Social issues
subject: Social sciences
subject: FOS: Social sciences
subject: Cultural and economic geography
subject: Women's studies

description: Headline: RESIST reveals the depth of impact of the so called ‘anti-gender’ politics on lives of cis-women, trans people, LGBTIQ+ groups.

Lead: RESIST project has shown multiple, negative consequences of the so-called ‘anti gender’ politics across Europe. RESIST has also captured creative and common ways how women and minoritised communities cope with, and resist, the oppressive and anti democratic mobilisations, which undermine basic civil liberties.
description: Headline: RESIST reveals the depth of impact of the so called ‘anti-gender’ politics on lives of cis-women, trans people, LGBTIQ+ groups.

Lead: RESIST project has shown multiple, negative consequences of the so-called ‘anti gender’ politics across Europe. RESIST has also captured creative and common ways how women and minoritised communities cope with, and resist, the oppressive and anti democratic mobilisations, which undermine basic civil liberties.

 Main text: The report demonstrates that, in all case studies, including those from societies perceived as "progressive", feminists and LGBTIQ+ individuals face verbal and physical attacks, property damage, and systemic discrimination, often in public spaces and on social media. These acts of violence contribute to their marginalisation. Their recognition is hindered by legal and administrative obstacles, exacerbated by a lack of institutional support. "Anti-gender" discourses and mobilisations are becoming increasingly institutionalised, bolstered by polarising media and political narratives. Anti-gender mobilisations have significant effects on the targeted individuals or groups. These include detrimental impacts on both mental and physical health. Many individuals expressed feelings of vulnerability, as well as the consequences on their daily lives, such as fear, exhaustion, and anxiety. These effects are particularly severe for those with intersecting marginalised identities, who face additional forms of discrimination, even within the LGBTIQ+ and feminist collectives that are supposed to support them. Despite these challenges, targeted individuals resist by mobilising collectively, creating safer spaces, and raising public awareness. Quote: “Despite the pervasive nature of ‘anti-gender’ attacks, feminists and LGBTIQ+ individuals do not see themselves as mere passive victims. They are actively engaged in efforts to challenge these discourses and policies, while striving to create safer and more liveable spaces for themselves.”– Extract from the Resist report.