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.
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
Event Details
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Time: 14:00
Location: Villa Vida Café
Room: Main Café Space
Language: English (German possible if needed)
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.
Accessibility & Community Care
Step-free access available
Accessible toilet
This is a queer-centered, respectful space
No tolerance for discriminatory behavior
Collaboration
The Queer Book Club is hosted In collaboration with obooks & hint.wien. Once you’ve joined, you can order the books to read at a discounted rate at obooks.