May 14, 2025 | This webinar will explore the intersection of religion, gender, and populism in contemporary political and social landscapes. Populist movements frequently invoke religious and gendered narratives to define national identity, mobilize support, and justify exclusionary policies. From Christian nationalism in the United States to right-wing populism in Europe and Latin America, these movements often use traditional gender norms to bolster their legitimacy.
A global comparative approach is essential to understanding how these dynamics operate across different political and cultural contexts. Populist actors often borrow tactics from one another, and religious-nationalist discourses are increasingly transnational, influencing policies on gender, sexuality, and religious freedom beyond national borders.
In this webinar, scholars will share notes from the field based on their research in diverse settings, offering grounded insights into how religious and gendered narratives function within populist movements. By bringing together perspectives from multiple regions, this discussion will illuminate both broader patterns and local specificities of religious populism, offering insights relevant for scholars, policymakers, and civil society actors worldwide.
The webinar will be moderated by Berkley Center Senior Fellow Jocelyne Cesari. The discussion will feature distinguished scholars Didem Unal Abaday, Ruth Braunstein, Tatiana Vargas Maia, and Elżbieta Korolczuk.
Notes from the Field: Studying the Nexus of Religion, Gender, and Populism from a Global Perspective
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technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 day ago
This sounds interesting… But I really hate the term “populism”. It’s most often either a slur for progressivism or a euphemism for fascism. And it primarily serves to conflate the two. After all, who are the biggest “populists” in USA? Bernie and Trump. That’s how hegemony maintains order. And given the choice, it’ll go with fascism.
This article is clearly using “populism” as a euphemism for fascism. That’s just caving to the hegemonic narrative. Just call a spade a spade.