The Gender Studies Seminar Series presents: Andrea Petö

Andrea Petö: Making room for a new gender contract for Europe

Seminar presentation with discussant

Feminism and gender equality currently stand at a contradictory crossroads: they have simultaneously become widely popular and yet also increasingly undermined. The event discusses the feminist future of the EU and how gender can become a unifying force in crafting a transformative, inclusive, and fairer Europe in the years to come. Building on the idea that the future of Europe is shaped by gender equality, authors in this collective volume analyze current challenges whilst outlining tangible policy answers in a wide range of fields. This publication aims to offer a true political reflection towards an inclusive and all-encompassing feminism by gathering progressive voices with multidisciplinary backgrounds. The idea is to launch a comprehensive reflection on how to move away from the “gender backlash” rhetoric by making room to imagine a “new gender contract” for Europe for policymakers to unite around.

The Seminar Series

The Gender Studies Seminar Series invites researchers to share their insight on key issues for gendered and sexualized lives and knowledges, and to engage in critical discussions about the development of gender studies as an interdisciplinary and intersectional research field. Bringing together scholars from various research fields and theoretical traditions, this seminar series offers a platform for critical reflexions and new insights.

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