Queer Book Club Vienna – Who’s Afraid of Gender? by Judith Butler

## A Queer Book Club Exploring Gender, Politics, and Power

Join us this April for our Queer Book Club at Villa Vida Café as we dive into Who’s Afraid of Gender? by Judith Butler — one of the most influential thinkers in contemporary gender theory.
In this session, we’ll unpack Butler’s latest work, which examines how “gender” has become a political flashpoint across the world. The book explores how anti-gender movements operate, what’s at stake, and how language, fear, and power shape public discourse.
This is a space for collective reading, critical thinking, and community exchange. No academic background needed—just curiosity and openness.

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## About the Book

Who’s Afraid of Gender? looks at the global backlash against gender theory and LGBTQIA+ rights. Butler analyzes how gender has been framed as a threat in political rhetoric, and what this reveals about broader struggles over democracy, freedom, and identity.
Expect themes like:

• Anti-gender movements and moral panic
• The politics of language and framing
• Queer and trans resistance
• Power, fear, and ideology

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## Event Details

• Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
• Time: 14:00
• Location: Villa Vida Café
• Room: Main Café Space
• Language: English (German possible if needed)

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## What to Expect

• Guided but open discussion
• Space to share reflections or just listen
• Community-focused and low-pressure atmosphere
• Mixed group: regulars + new faces always welcome

You don’t have to finish the book to join—but it helps.

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## Accessibility & Community Care

• Step-free access available
• Accessible toilet
• This is a queer-centered, respectful space
• No tolerance for discriminatory behavior

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## Collaboration

The Queer Book Club is hosted In collaboration with o*books & hint.wien. Once you’ve joined, you can order the books to read at a discounted rate at o*books.