De-democratization and the Politics of Knowledge: Unpacking the Cultural Marxism Narrative

Abstract The politics of knowledge matter to the current wave de-democratization in Europe. Building on Walby’s social complexity theory, this article highlights dynamics between epistemic configurations and contemporary politics. Focusing academic institutions, taking gender studies as an illustration, shows that actors opposing (social) sciences academia not only aim dismantle existing institutions production but also promote a new truth. In this, Cultural Marxism master frame operates diagnosis prognosis frame, providing base for attacks strategy profound transformation realm