Trump and Sexist Influencers
Andrew Tate and the Manosphere
Andrew Tate in the United States
Gen Z Political Shift
#MeToo
Tradwife Christian Influencers
Quiverfull and Josh Duggar
Ripe and Fertile
Russ Vought and Abortion
The Claremont Institute - Feminism
JD Vance Reproductive Travel Ban
Ohio 10-year-old Abortion
#Repeal the 19
Religious Freedom Labor Laws
Betsy DeVos and Sexual Assault
anti-feminism and women's rights
During the election, leaders of certain online forums connected their neoliberal, misogynistic ideals of alpha masculinity to Donald Trump's public image, framing his rise as a chance to counter feminism and place a "real" man in the White House. Unfortunately, fringe websites that promote "free speech" often devolve into platforms for hateful ideologies, including misogyny and extremist views, as such content is banned on mainstream social media. The emergence of disturbingly sexist influencers like Andrew Tate highlights a troubling trend where shock value and profit are prioritized over ethics, leaving many young people unaware of the implications. The ideological divide between young men and women has never been more pronounced. How did we reach this point?
Trump and Sexist Red-pilled Fart-Sniffing Internet Men
What is Redpilled?
The red pill and blue pill are metaphorical terms representing a choice between learning an unsettling or life-changing truth by taking the "red pill" or remaining in the contented experience of ordinary reality with the "blue pill". The pills were used as props in the 1999 film The Matrix.
The terms "red pill" and "blue pill" have become popular political metaphors in the United States, particularly within online hate culture. "Taking the red pill" or being "red-pilled" signifies an awakening to perceived political biases in society, especially within mainstream media, and is often associated with claims of independent thinking. Conversely, "taking the blue pill" or being "blue-pilled" implies an uncritical acceptance of these alleged biases. Those who identify as "red-pilled" frequently embrace conspiracy theories, as well as antisemitic, white supremacist, and misogynistic ideologies.
Due to its prevalence among the alt-right and those aligned with right-wing beliefs, the term "red-pilled" is sometimes used by others to refer to right-wing individuals or groups.
Trump and Adin Ross
Trump was recently in a video with youtuber Adin Ross, who became famous from sniffing farts and people’s butts. However, he is also a prominent figure in the manosphere movement and praises Andrew Tate publicly, even sniffing his chair after they are shown in a video together
Dude is literally a fart sniffer. https://t.co/gpt4WCaOrG
— Travis York (@Travexas) August 5, 2024
andrew tate and the manosphere
Who is Andrew Tate?
Andrew Tate has emerged as a controversial figure within the online manosphere, where his brand of hypermasculinity resonates with many young men seeking identity and validation. As a former kickboxer and reality TV star, Tate leveraged social media platforms to promote a lifestyle characterized by wealth, dominance, and misogyny. His self-proclaimed status as a "alpha male" and his provocative statements about women and relationships have drawn both fervent followers and significant backlash. For many young men, Tate's confident persona and extravagant lifestyle present an enticing model of success that seems to reject the vulnerabilities and complexities often associated with modern masculinity.
Misogynist Echo Chambers
The rise of Tate and similar figures has raised concerns about the normalization of toxic masculinity and its potential impact on young men. Critics argue that his teachings promote dangerous ideologies that can lead to a cycle of misogyny and entitlement, undermining the progress made toward gender equality. The online manosphere, which often cultivates echo chambers, amplifies these messages, making it challenging for young men to access more nuanced perspectives on masculinity and relationships. As Tate continues to gain traction, the implications of his influence on the attitudes and behaviors of his followers warrant close examination, as they reflect broader societal tensions regarding gender, identity, and power.
andrew tate is back in the united states
Why is Andrew Tate Back in the United States?
The Tate brothers, who had been under a travel ban in Romania for over two years while being investigated, flew from Bucharest to Florida on February 27 after the ban was lifted and their US passports returned. Although they are now free to travel, investigations into their alleged crimes continue, and they are expected to return to Romania. The brothers have a large US following, particularly among some right-wing groups, and have been vocal supporters of Donald Trump. Concerns about Andrew Tate’s travel restrictions arose earlier in February, particularly after US special envoy Richard Grenell discussed the issue with Romania's Foreign Minister.
What was Andrew Tate Charged With?
Andrew Tate, a former kickboxer and social media figure, faces serious charges in Romania, including human trafficking and rape. He and his brother, Tristan, were arrested in late 2022 and indicted for allegedly participating in a criminal ring that lured women to Romania for sexual exploitation. Despite these charges, Andrew Tate denies all allegations, claiming he has never been tried or convicted of a crime. Tate, who has a large following, particularly among young men, is known for his controversial misogynistic views, which led to bans from platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.
Florida Criminal Investigation
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office has launched an active criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate after their arrival in Florida from Romania. Uthmeier directed state prosecutors to execute search warrants and issue subpoenas following a thorough review of the evidence. The investigation was initiated after a preliminary inquiry was conducted with law enforcement partners.
Gen Z men - why are they so conservative?
Polarization Between Men and Women
The chasm opening up between young men and women does not augur well on a number of fronts. First, it is likely to entrench polarization, if these political divisions turn out to be lasting. Second, the political divide could lead to lower rates of family formation—after all, who wants to sleep with the enemy?—and potentially even lower fertility rates.
In recent years a remarkable political chasm around the world has opened up between men and women within a generation, specifically Gen Z. Data from Gallup shows that in the U.S., women aged 18 to 30 are now 30 percentage points more liberal than their male counterparts. This gender gap in ideology is five times wider than in 2000, and wider than at any previous point in polling history. There are similar gaps in Germany and the U.K. and much starker divides in South Korea and China.
Trump mocked #meToo in rallies
Despite Trump himself being found liable of SEXUAL ABUSE in the E. Jean Carroll court case, and OVER 20 OTHER SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS he mocks the #MeToo movement at a Pennsylvania rally.
What is #MeToo?
The "Me Too" movement was founded in 2006 by Tarana Burke with the goal of supporting survivors of sexual violence, particularly young women of color from low-income communities, in their healing journeys. From its inception, the movement aimed to address the lack of resources available to survivors and to cultivate a strong community of advocates and allies. In October 2017, the movement gained international attention as the #MeToo hashtag went viral, prompting survivors worldwide to share their experiences with sexual assault and highlighting the pervasive nature of sexual violence across different cultures and societies.
tradwife christian influencers
Despite Trump himself being found liable of SEXUAL ABUSE in the E. Jean Carroll court case, and OVER 20 OTHER SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS he mocks the #MeToo movement at a Pennsylvania rally.
The Glamorization of Traditional Culture
A "tradwife," short for "traditional wife," refers to a woman who embraces traditional gender roles within marriage, focusing on homemaking, cooking, cleaning, and taking care of children while her husband works and provides financially for the family. The concept of a tradwife has gained significant popularity online, with content creators showcasing their lives, making meals from scratch, and performing household tasks in a polished, glamorized manner. These women often promote a serene, idealized version of domestic life, which has sparked debates about its potential impact, especially on younger girls, who may view this lifestyle as an aspirational model.
How it Impacts Young Girls and Underprivileged Communities
The tradwife lifestyle is not an accurate representation for everyone, as it is often based on the privilege of having a single-income household, which is not attainable for many, especially those in lower-income or marginalized communities. Critics argue that the trend can be harmful, particularly when it glorifies a time period where such roles were largely limited to specific demographics, and may overlook the financial risks and challenges faced by women who choose this path. Many women who adopt this lifestyle can become financially dependent on their spouses, which may make it difficult for them to leave unhealthy or abusive relationships. The growing popularity of tradwife content online raises important concerns about the message it sends to young girls, emphasizing the need for a more nuanced conversation about gender roles and the pressures women face in today's world.
Some Examples of Tradwife Influencer Content:
The Transformed Wife (Lori Alexander)
Paul & Morgan
Ms. Midwest
Classically Abby (Shapiro, Ben Shapiro's sister)
Girl Defined
brittany dawn
the duggars and quiverfull
What is Quiverfull?
Quiverfull is a Christian fundamentalist movement that advocates for large families and believes that children are a blessing from God. The term comes from a biblical reference in Psalm 127:3-5, which describes children as "a heritage from the Lord" and likens them to arrows in a quiver. Followers of the Quiverfull movement often reject contraception and family planning, believing that God should decide the number of children a family has.
The movement is closely associated with conservative, patriarchal values, often emphasizing traditional gender roles where women are seen primarily as wives and mothers. Quiverfull families typically prioritize homeschooling and may adhere to strict interpretations of scripture, promoting a lifestyle centered around family, faith, and community. Critics of the movement argue that it can lead to issues of autonomy for women and financial strain on families, while proponents view it as a faithful response to God's call.
The Duggars - Josh Duggar Abuse Scandal
On the Megyn Kelly show, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar defend their son Josh after he had been ousted for sexual abuse against Jill and Jessa Duggar. They said:
"They [the girls] didn't know anything happened because they were asleep."
"A lot of families we have talked to have had similar things happen in their families."
"This was not rape or anything like that, this was touching them over their clothes, there were a couple of incidents with him touching them under their clothes, but it was like... a few seconds."
Josh's Horrendous Charges (hover)
According to ICE.gov -
"Joshua James Duggar, 34, repeatedly downloaded and viewed images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children, including images of prepubescent children and depictions of sadistic abuse. In addition to the 151-month sentence, Duggar must serve 20 years supervised release, register as a sex offender, and pay $50,000 in fines.
Duggar, a former reality television personality who appeared with his family on the TLC series 19 Kids and Counting, installed a password-protected partition on the hard drive of his desktop computer at his used car lot in Springdale to avoid pornography-detecting software on the device. He then accessed the partition to download child sexual abuse material from the internet multiple times over the course of three days in May 2019. The password for the partition was the same one he used for other personal and family accounts. Duggar downloaded the material using the dark web and online file-sharing software, viewed it, and then removed it from his computer."
Jess Edwards (R-NH) argues in favor of child marriage, calling girls "Ripe" and "Fertile"
New Hampshire Republican State Representative Jess Edwards recently sparked controversy by arguing in favor of child marriage during a legislative discussion. His comments included referring to girls as “ripe” and “fertile,” language that many find troubling and offensive. Edwards' remarks reflect a disturbing mindset that views young girls primarily in terms of their reproductive capabilities, rather than as individuals with rights and autonomy.
Russ Vought, Project 2025 author, wants to abolish abortion completely, even if the mother's life is at risk
Does Feminism Undermine the Nation? <-- The Claremont Institute
The Claremont Institute, which is referenced as a valid source throughout Project 2025, has a video called “Does Feminism undermine the Nation?” Where they discuss how Christianity and Feminism are incompatible with one another.
The Claremont Institute is on the Advisory Board of Project 2025. Their slogan is "Recovering the American Idea"
Furthermore, research from the Claremont Institute used documents provided by a whistleblower demonstrating how educators at Department of Defense schools around the world are using radical gender theory and critical race theory in their lessons. This instructional material discards biology in favor of political indoctrination and applies critical race theory’s core tenets advocating for more racial discrimination. Such ideas are highly unpopular among parents, according to nationally representative surveys, and the course material attempts to indoctrinate students with radical ideas about race and the ambiguous concept of “gender.” (p. 348)
jd vance and a reproductive travel ban
JD Vance says that George Soros would load up an airplane of disproportionately black women every day to go have abortions in California. like that's just a normal thing to say.
He then calls for a FEDERAL RESPONSE to stop that from happening.
REMINDER - PROJECT 2025 WANTS TO:
- Require states to report abortion data, or else revoke Medicaid payments for family planning services.
- Withdraw HIPAA guidance that addresses patient privacy concerns about abortion, because to them, HIPAA covers patients in the womb.
The Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2023 would amend title XIX of the Social Security Act and Public Health Service Act to improve the CDC’s abortion reporting mechanisms by requiring states, as a condition of federal Medicaid payments for family planning services, to report streamlined variables in a timely manner. (p. 456)
OCR should withdraw its June 2022 guidance that purports to address patient privacy concerns following the Dobbs decision but is actually a politicized statement in favor of abortion and against Dobbs. HIPAA covers patients in the womb, but this guidance treats them as nonpersons contrary to law. The guidance is unnecessary and contributes to ideologically motivated fearmongering about abortion after Dobbs. (p. 497)
ohio 10-year old abortion case after the fall of roe v. wade
The Ohio 10-year-old abortion case gained national attention in July 2022 when a young girl became pregnant after being raped and sought an abortion. The case highlighted the complexities surrounding abortion laws in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which had previously protected the right to abortion.
In June 2022, a ten-year-old girl from Columbus, Ohio, traveled to Indiana for an abortion due to Ohio's laws not allowing exceptions for minors who became pregnant from rape. Her case gained national attention following the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and enabled states to impose strict abortion restrictions.
The girl became pregnant in May 2022, when she was still nine, and her situation was reported to the Columbus police on June 22. A 27-year-old man was subsequently arrested and charged with two counts of felony rape, pleading guilty in July 2023. Additionally, the Indiana Attorney General investigated the physician who performed the abortion, leading to a review by the state’s medical licensing board in May 2023.
Right-wing media convinced their viewers that the story was fake.
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem, when asked if she would force girls of that age in her state to carry their child to term, she first avoided the question by focusing on the rapist.
She said EVERY SINGLE LIFE IS PRECIOUS, and I DON'T THINK A TRAGIC SITUATION SHOULD BE PERPETUATED BY ANOTHER TRAGEDY.
#Repeal the 19 and Trump's Bible missing Amendments 11-27
After election statistician Nate Silver posted a map that showed a Trump landslide victory in 2016 if only men voted, people on twitter started the hashtag #Repeal the 19th (which, if the constitutional amendment that gives women the right to vote).
While Project 2025 itself does not suggest that women should not be allowed to vote, multiple congressmen that Trump has appointed have expressed sentiments, such as
The man who tweeted in this video is named Jack Posobiec. He wrote the book UNHUMANS that I mention in the Alt-Right Internet Spaces portion of this website. His list of authored books is terrifying.
The Trump Bible, or the "God Bless the USA Bible", is missing Constitutional Amendments 11-27. Some of the important parts of these amendments includes:
abolishing slavery
women's right to vote
birthright citizenship
presidential term limits
equal voting rights, no matter what race, color, or previous condition of servitude
the number of senators and representatives for each state
the right for us citizens to vote even if they owed taxes
vice presidential pro-tempore (temporary) powers and succession if the president dies
congress sets federal income tax
the right for 18 year olds to vote
judicial power limits between states
the president and the vice president have to be elected by vote
how project 2025's labor laws could affect women
Religious Freedom for Employers, According to Project 2025
America’s religious diversity means that workplaces include people of many faiths and that many employers are faith-based. Nevertheless, the Biden Administration has been hostile to people of faith, especially those with traditional beliefs about marriage, gender, and sexuality. The new Administration should enact policies with robust respect for religious exercise in the workplace, including under the First Amendment, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA),8 Title VII, and federal conscience protection laws (p. 585-586)
Congress should clarify Title VII’s religious organization exemptions to make it more explicit that those employers may make employment decisions based on religion regardless of nondiscrimination laws. (p. 586)
Issue an executive order protecting religious employers and employees. The President should make clear via executive order that religious employers are free to run their businesses according to their religious beliefs, general nondiscrimination laws notwithstanding, and support participation of religious employees and employers as federal contractors and in federal activities and programs (p. 586)
HOW WILL THIS IMPACT WOMEN?
Enhanced religious freedom protections for employers could allow businesses to impose their religious beliefs on workplace policies, potentially impacting women's rights in areas like reproductive health and family leave. For example, employers might refuse to provide health coverage for contraception or deny requests for time off for religious reasons, affecting women's health and work-life balance.
THIS ALREADY HAPPENED IN THE SUPREME COURT CASE BURWELL V. HOBBY LOBBY
Employer-Sponsored Daycare
Employer-Sponsored Daycare:
Congress should incentivize on-site childcare. Across the spectrum of professionalized childcare options, on-site care puts the least stress on the parent-child bond. Congress should amend the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to clarify that an employer’s expenses in providing on-site childcare are not part of an employee’s regular rate of pay (p. 587)Prioritize funding for home-based childcare, not universal day care:
As HRSA’s Early Childhood Health page outlines, “Currently, only about half of U.S. preschoolers are on-track with their development and ready for school. And more than one in four of children (28%) who experience abuse or neglect are under 3 years old.” Concurrently, children who spend significant time in day care experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, and neglect as well as poor educational and developmental outcomes. Instead of providing universal day care, funding should go to parents either to offset the cost of staying home with a child or to pay for familial, in-home childcare. (p. 486)
HOW WILL THIS IMPACT WOMEN?
After Obama's ruling that made employers required to provide health insurance for full time employees, some of the largest employers such as Walmart began scheduling their employees just less than full time so they can save money.
Employer sponsored-daycare, according to Project 2025, would be an expense eaten by the employer themselves, not federal taxes. We know how that went last time. Employers will not want to hire women of childbearing age and pay for daycare expenses.
While the introduction of employer-sponsored daycare could benefit women by providing essential childcare support, its effectiveness would depend on how widely it is implemented. If only certain employers offer this benefit, it could create disparities, with women in lower-paying or smaller jobs missing out on crucial support. Additionally, if such programs are not mandated, reliance on employer discretion could lead to inconsistent access.
Repeal Anti-Discrimination Protections
Title VII requires reasonable accommodations for an employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, or practices unless it poses an undue hardship on the employer’s business. These accommodation protections also apply to issues related to marriage, gender, and sexuality (p. 586)
DOL should commit to honest study of the challenges for women in the world of professional work. The Women’s Bureau at DOL tends towards a politicized research and engagement agenda that puts predetermined conclusions ahead of empirical study (p. 587)
HOW WILL THIS IMPACT WOMEN?
If anti-discrimination laws are repealed or weakened, women may face increased workplace discrimination based on gender, including hiring, promotions, and pay equity. This could exacerbate existing inequalities and limit women's opportunities for advancement in their careers.
betsy devos and sexual assault on college campuses
She said, "The notion that a school must diminish due process rights to better serve the victim, only creates more victims"
Men’s rights advocates and defense lawyers laud the new proposed rules, saying they represent a first step to level the playing field for men accused of misconduct on college campuses. They believe today’s Title IX investigation system is biased, and say the new rule restores due process for accused offenders, as DeVos intends.
Issue a general statement of policy announcing that it plans to enforce Section 1557 discrimination bans by refocusing on serious cases of race, sex, and disability discrimination. In particular, OCR should highlight its 2019 investigation and voluntary resolution agreement with Michigan State University based on the sexual abuse of gymnasts by Larry Nassar. OCR should also coordinate with the Department of Education on a public education and civil rights enforcement campaign to ensure that female college athletes who become pregnant are no longer pressured to obtain abortions; pursue race discrimination claims against entities that adopt or impose racially discriminatory policies such as those based on critical race theory; and announce its intention to enforce disability rights laws to protect children born prematurely, children with disabilities, and children born alive after abortions (p. 496)