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Another Strongman? Masculine Governmentality, Neoliberalism, and Authoritarian Traditionalism in Aliyev’s Azerbaijan

In this article, the author examines the role of masculine governmentality in sustaining President Aliyev's authoritarian traditionalism through a poststructuralist feminist lens. They explore the structural dynamics of gendered power in autocratic leadership, analysing how masculinity intersects with governance to reinforce Aliyev's regime.

By Sevinj Samadzade

Domestic Violence and Transphobia: Trans Men's Stories from Azerbaijan

Trans men in Azerbaijan face severe challenges when trying to express their gender identity. In an environment where society, especially their families, finds it difficult to accept them, leading their daily lives becomes a significant problem. They struggle to survive independently while confronting both legal and social obstacles.

By Ali Malikov

Georgia’s (Anti)Gender Democracy and The Promise of Authoritarianism

Participants in the discussion – Tamta Mikeladze, Tamar Tskhadadze, Eka Aghdgomelashvili, and Shota Kincha – examine both the global and local dimensions of relevant political and democratic crises, as well as accompanying neo-conservative and anti-gender shifts, ultimately offering a complex and multilayered analysis.

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“Feminism in Pictures” is the result of a collaboration with seven incredible feminist illustrators from Brazil, Iran, India, Georgia, Pakistan,Türkiye, and Kenya for the Global Feminist Pitch 2023. These graphic novels are evidence of the continuing streams of feminist resistance and resilience in diverse global contexts.

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50 Women Fight for Change

Articles from Women's History Research

Girls of Zürich: on the track of 19th century Georgian students

Russian Nadezhda Suslova became the first female student at the University of Zürich in 1866. Her words: "I am the first, but not the last" had come true. Georgian women also studied in Zürich.

By Tamta Melashvili

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Biographies of experts and activists

Ana Bakanidze

Ana Bakanidze has 10-years of working experience in public and non-governmental institutions; she has served as public relations manager of various state intuitions working in the field of education and youth policy.

Elene Kaikhosroshvili

Elene Kaikhosroshvili is a Lawyer, has a Master’s Degree in International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law (European University Viadrina). Her Master’s Thesis concerned Comprehensive Sexuality Education as Women’s and Girl’s Right.

Ana Diakonidze

Ana is a social policy researcher with special focus on labor and employment policy and development issues.

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Masculinities in the South Caucasus

“Masculinities in the South Caucasus: Forms, Hierarchies, and Challenges” follows an interdisciplinary, multi-format approach, containing academic articles, autobiographical stories, oral histories, and illustrations. In their original contributions, sixteen authors from/based in the South Caucasus discuss masculinities to diverse social phenomena, including, but not limited to, clothing, fatherhood, sports, the military, criminal practices, and sexual identity.

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Heinrich Boell Foundation Tbilisi Office Feminist Website

Latest Articles

Another Strongman? Masculine Governmentality, Neoliberalism, and Authoritarian Traditionalism in Aliyev’s Azerbaijan

Domestic Violence and Transphobia: Trans Men's Stories from Azerbaijan

Georgia’s (Anti)Gender Democracy and The Promise of Authoritarianism

Feminism in Pictures

Articles from Women's History Research

Girls of Zürich: on the track of 19th century Georgian students

Articles from Feminist Library

They Shoot Women, Don't They?

Salt in the Hair

We Are Not Talking About a Man's Body

Biographies of experts and activists

Ana Bakanidze

Elene Kaikhosroshvili

Ana Diakonidze

Projects

New Publication

Masculinities in the South Caucasus

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