JOURNAL ARTICLE

Judith Butler, Who's Afraid of Gender?

  • Published In: International Sociology, 2025, v. 40, n. 5. P. 769 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Savas, Gokhan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Judith Butler's book *Who's Afraid of Gender?*, which examines the global rise of the anti-gender movement and its role in right-wing politics. Butler analyzes how "gender" has been reframed by conservative groups as a threat to traditional values such as patriarchy, national identity, and social order, fueling moral panic and supporting authoritarian agendas. The book traces the movement's spread across different regions, highlighting its adaptable rhetoric and political function as a tool for consolidating power and diverting attention from systemic issues. Butler calls for progressive coalitions to defend gender rights as part of a broader struggle for social justice, freedom, and equality.

Additional Information

  • Source:International Sociology. 2025/09, Vol. 40, Issue 5, p769
  • Document Type:Product Review
  • Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0268-5809
  • DOI:10.1177/02685809251395384
  • Accession Number:189855915
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