The project, which will receive 3 million euros in funding from the European Commission, will look at the backlash against feminism and gender equality and its impact on democracy.

It examines phenomena such as hate speech in social media, anti-equality debates in political parties and parliaments, and citizens’ attitudes towards democracy and feminism.

Professor Lefkofridi’s team is responsible for the coordination of a consortium of 11 partner institutions from eight European countries and is pleased that the excellence of gender research at the PLUS will gain international visibility through this project.