Rudolphina Experts: US presidential election
"We're not going back!": Kamala Harris's anti-populism
16. October 2024
Dorit Geva, newly appointed Professor of Politics and Gender at the University of Vienna, analyses why Kamala Harris, unlike other female leaders of her generation, has unexpectedly chosen not to run a populist campaign and explains why this decision carries certain risks.
Kamala Harris aims to win over voters by emphasising her professional success. So far, she has been avoiding the populist temptation. However, this is a risky strategy, says Dorit Geva, Professor of Politics and Gender.
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For her research on radical rightwing politics, Dorit Geva, Professor at the University of Vienna, attended the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in February 2024. At the CPAC, Kristi Noem highlighted her military credentials by presenting herself alongside National Guard troops from South Dakota at the US-Mexico border. © Dorit Geva
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Dorit Geva is Professor of Politics and Gender at the University of Vienna. Her research explores the evolving landscape of rightwing politics in Europe and the United States, with a focus on the rise and normalization of the radical right, particularly through female leadership.
Dorit Geva is well-known for her work on the intersections of gender and radical right politics in Europe, and her work on transformations in contemporary neoliberal politics. Her current work examines the shifting dynamics between conservatism and radical rightwing politics, as well as the radical right's influence on contemporary neoliberalism. Learn more about her research and current publications here.