Elżbieta Korolczuk

Dr Elżbieta Korolczuk is a sociologist and feminist whose main areas of research are social movements, citizenship, and parenthood. Her most recent publication is Civil Society Revisited: Lessons from Poland co-edited with Kerstin Jacobsson. She is chair of the Council of Akcja Demokracja Foundation, one of the forces behind recent protests in Poland.

Articles

15.12.2022
How Gender Became Central to Far-Right Politics

Elżbieta Korolczuk explains why gender is so central to right-wing discourse and why a feminist response must transcend the lines of polarisation.

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03.10.2017
“Let’s Not Leave Emotion to the Populists!”

How is Poland's ruling party managing to retain popularity despite mass protests, and how can its progressive parties learn to tap into people's emotions? An interview with sociologist Dr Elżbieta Korolczuk, chair of one of the organisations behind the demonstrations.

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