The transformation of gender mainstreaming in times of illiberalism and de-democratization: the dismantling of gender equality policies in Hungary

Bianka Vida

Chapter 31 in Research Handbook on Gender Mainstreaming, 2026, pp 422-433 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter aims to contribute to the broader discussion on opposition to gender mainstreaming and de-democratization, focusing on the case of Hungary. It examines the policy reforms introduced and implemented by the current far-right Hungarian government since 2010. The chapter identifies four dimensions of de-democratization: (1) depoliticization of gender equality, (2) dismantlement of gender equality institutions, (3) undermining implementation, and (4) dismantlement of consultation mechanisms. The chapter illustrates that following the 2008 economic crisis, the government has increasingly challenged gender mainstreaming by promoting traditional gender roles and emphasizing family values, reflecting significant aspects and trends of de-democratization within the illiberal, autocratic state.

Keywords: De-democratization; Family Mainstreaming; Gender Mainstreaming; Illiberal Democracy; Policy Dismantling (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035353415
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