Lecture by Daniela Traldi
Chaired by Gareth Williams

What happens when fascist movements are forced to adapt to new political realities? This talk examines how fascism was reconfigured after the interwar period through new forms of political and social engagement. Focusing on Brazil during the Cold War, it explores how women helped refashion Latin America’s largest fascist movement through religion, fashion, and philanthropy. Drawing on previously unexplored archival sources and case studies, the talk develops a new framework for understanding how the far right was reshaped through cultural expressions and networks across generations. In doing so, it reframes the global history of fascism by showing how fascist ideas and practices acquired new forms and meanings across changing political and social landscapes.

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