An Intersectional Analysis in the Age of Multiple Crises: The Crises of Democracy and Gender Equality

Abstract

This article examines the interplay between the crisis of democracy—one of the defining challenges of the current era of multiple crises—and the crisis of gender equality. Within this framework, the crisis of democracy is identified as a fundamental driver that exacerbates other crises. It is argued that authoritarian regimes, which often emerge as a consequence of democratic decline, actively perpetuate gender inequality. The article highlights how the position of women, as intersectionally impacted by the convergence of various crises, is intrinsically tied to the broader transformation of democracy. Accordingly, the primary aim of this study is to explore potential pathways for addressing the crisis of gender equality in such a complex and precarious period. Based on a comprehensive review and analysis of the existing literature, the study begins by elucidating the nature of the democratic crisis before delving into its interconnectedness with the crisis of gender equality. The concluding section synthesizes solutions proposed within feminist scholarship as viable strategies to navigate and counter these interrelated crises.