The Illiberal Playbook: Gender, Power, and Control
Author(s): Andrea Pető, Zsuzsanna Balázs Language: English Year of publication: 2026 Page Range: 280 ISBN: None E-ISBN-13: None
Subject(s): politics, Gender studies, Political history
Summary/Abstract:
The book offers a popular but comprehensive analysis of Viktor Orbán’s illiberal policies on human and gender rights. It provides an accessible introduction to how the illiberal gender playbook impacts women, presenting how the government has co-opted and eroded national and international anti-discrimination and equality provisions, thereby creating an alternative to liberal values. Moreover, the book analyzes the reasons behind the decision of women to cast their votes in favor of an illiberal government that discriminates against and impoverishes them. As the Orbán government’s gender policies gain international attention, this book serves as a cautionary tale for those concerned about human rights worldwide.
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