The sad truth is that anti-feminist backlash helped propel Trump to victory | Malaika Jabali
Briefly

Donald Trump capitalized on the anger of white, male voters feeling economically and socially threatened. He created narratives around various groups, framing them as oppressors.
The Trump era has seen rising contempt towards women, portrayed as both oppressors of men and as failing to fulfill traditional roles, amidst economic realities.
By embracing a rhetoric filled with divisive epithets, Trump and the Republican Party united a base that feels increasingly under threat, pitting them against perceived enemies.
In the current political landscape, the rise of misogynistic narratives reflects an attempt to reclaim a sense of male dominance and traditional roles at all costs.
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