Who's Afraid of Gender?

Here THE Judith Butler addresses the attacks on the concept of “gender” perpetuated by right-wing movements. These movements, organized through global networks, portray gender as a threat to families, cultures, and masculinity. Fueled by the influence of public figures, this movement aims to undermine reproductive justice, erode protections against sexual and gender violence, and strip transgender and queer individuals of their safety.

This book also delves into how “gender” has been transformed into calling card for authoritarian regimes, fascist formations, and trans-exclusionary feminists. Operating in tandem with deceptive accounts of “critical race theory” and xenophobic anxieties, the anti-gender movement demonizes equality struggles, fuels nationalism, and leaves millions vulnerable. The book emerges as an intervention into a contentious issue. It advocates for the formation of coalitions among those who are struggling against injustice.