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“You Have to Wear It” – The Neglected Gender Dimension of a Nationalist Debate

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In South Tyrol, the newly elected mayor of Meran/Merano, Katharina Zeller, caused a national uproar when she removed the Italian *tricolore* sash during her inauguration. The incident was viewed as an ethnic provocation, while its gender-related aspect was largely disregarded: footage shows her male predecessor insisting that she wear the sash, despite her visible discomfort. This case highlights the complex and often overlooked ways in which power, identity and gender intersect.

Source: Open Research (University of Surrey)

DOI: 10.57708/bcj5sfgmkqzsnsan1g1ki_g

Author: Crepaz, Katharina

Institution: Eurac Research

Language: English

Topic: Gender Politics and Representation

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6973760535

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