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The Current Situation and Potential Responses to Movements against Gender Equality in Ukraine
Open accessHankivsky, Olena, Skoryk, Marfa·2014·East/West: Journal of Ukrainian Studies
DOI 10.21226/t2wc7v
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Gender equality in Ukraine is facing resistance. Although this backlash is not uniquely Ukrainian, it can have profound consequences for Ukraine’s efforts to integrate into the European Union. This paper reveals various aspects of a movement called “Stop Gender,” examining letter writing campaigns, political lobbying and an anti-gender equality blog. It assesses the key arguments of the movement, considers their impact on gender mainstreaming efforts, and investigates what action might be taken in the face of growing anti-gender equality sentiments across all levels of Ukrainian society.
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- Hankivsky, O., & Skoryk, M.
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- Institute of Social and Political Psychology (UA)
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- Topics
- Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Gender Politics and Representation
- Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Gender and Feminist Studies
- Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Gender, Security, and Conflict
- Keywords
- gender equality, anti-gender movements, backlash, letter-writing campaigns, lobbying, gender mainstreaming, European Union integration, Ukraine
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