Righting Feminism: Conservative Women and American Politics

In the wake of the #MeToo movement and the election of Donald Trump, the issue of feminism has become increasingly polarized. On one side, there are those who see feminism as a force for progress and equality. On the other side, there are those who see feminism as anti-male and anti-family.

Righting Feminism: Conservative Women and American Politics

by Ronnee Schreiber

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Caught in the middle of this debate are conservative women. They are often seen as being at odds with feminism, but this is not necessarily the case. In fact, many conservative women identify as feminists, but they have a different perspective on what feminism means.

Conservative Feminism

Conservative feminism is a branch of feminism that emphasizes the importance of traditional values, such as family and religion. Conservative feminists believe that women can achieve equality without sacrificing these values.

Some of the key tenets of conservative feminism include:

• The belief that women are equal to men, but that they are different from men in some ways.
• The belief that the family is the cornerstone of society.
• The belief that women should have the right to choose what they do with their own bodies.
• The belief that government should play a limited role in people's lives.

Conservative Women in American Politics

Conservative women have been involved in American politics for many years. However, they have not always been as visible as their liberal counterparts. In recent years, however, there has been a growing number of conservative women elected to office.

Some of the most prominent conservative women in American politics include:

• Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
• Kellyanne Conway, a senior counselor to President Trump.
• Megyn Kelly, a former Fox News host and author.
• Candace Owens, a conservative commentator and author.

Challenges Facing Conservative Women

Conservative women face a number of challenges in American politics. These challenges include:

• The perception that they are not "real" feminists.
• The lack of support from some feminist organizations.
• The difficulty of balancing their personal and professional lives.
• The threat of harassment and violence from those who disagree with their views.

Conservative women are a diverse and growing force in American politics. They bring a unique perspective to the debate over feminism and other important issues. Despite the challenges they face, they are making their voices heard and making a difference in the lives of women and families across the country.

Righting Feminism: Conservative Women and American Politics

by Ronnee Schreiber

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	829 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	189 pages
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