Rebelle Talks – Why are our rights under pressure? Met Petra Meier – Bilzen-Hoeselt

Rebelle Talks - that is exchanging experiences with others without taboos under the guidance of an expert. They also immediately bring insights and content about the subject. Cozy, interactive and honest conversations that broaden your perspective are central. On Friday, June 3, Petra Meier will talk about the influence of anti-feminist movements on society. Do you see more and more people in power in the news who want to roll back women's rights? Do you encounter more and more sexist influencers online, and do you wonder: why is that? Then come to our Rebelle Talks. That evening we will learn how a growing group of extremely conservative people and organizations are trying to influence our society. We call them anti-feminists . They assume traditional gender roles and consider the unequal power relations that result from them as natural. In this way, they justify inequality and want to roll back human rights. What does Petra Meier say about anti-feminism? Tijdens de Rebelle Talks talks to Petra Meier about: Which individuals, groups or organizations oppose gender equality and actively spread anti-feminist ideas. How anti-feminism manifests itself, from subtle actions to organized activities. How you can recognize anti-feminist positions and tactics. How you can react to anti-feminist ideas and how you can conduct conversations about gender equality. Who is Petra Meier? Petra Meier is a full professor of political science at the Universiteit Antwerpen . She specializes in gender issues and studies the (re)presentation of gender and other social characteristics in politics and policy, with a focus on the way in which inequality is maintained.