The focus lies on the role of sexuality: it is used to define social order, draw clear boundaries between "us" and "them," and legitimise political claims. At the same time, the talk shows how deeply these processes are shaped by emotions, such as fear, perceived threat, and promises of protection and stability.

Drawing on empirical insights, the presentation demonstrates how these affective dynamics circulate, how people relate to them, and why they are so powerful.

Event language: English.

Silvia Biasetton is a PhD candidate at the University of Padua in the fields of philosophy, sociology, and cultural studies. Her research examines how sexuality is framed as a category of “justice” within anti-gender discourse and how emotions shape collective identities and political mobilization.